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David James was sworn in as Jefferson County's first Black sheriff on Oct. 10.

James is serving the remainder of former Sheriff John Aubrey's term, which ends in January 2027.

Jefferson County's first Black sheriff was sworn into office Oct. 10.

David James, who has served as a deputy mayor to Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg since he took office in 2023, is now at the helm at the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.

The ceremony took place inside the Mayor's Gallery at Metro Hall, where a host of state and local elected leaders, sheriff's deputies and other public servants gathered for the occasion. After having his badge pinned to his uniform by his wife, Michelle, James took the oath of office.

James' deputy chief, former Louisville Metro Police Department Col.

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