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Gerry Bustos Sworn in as New Rock Island County Sheriff

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"Let's move on. Let's protect. Let's serve." Those were the final words in a speech this afternoon from the new sheriff of Rock Island County. Gerald Bustos was sworn in at a ceremony, one day after the former county sheriff, Jeffrey Boyd, resigned.

Bustos, who's served the sheriff's department for thirty years, said he found out about the investigation into Sheriff Boyd a few weeks ago. 

"This day comes with a heavy heart, so although it would be a celebration in other situations, today is not necessarily so much a celebration for me. But I do know we need to move on. What happened with Sheriff Boyd's resignation yesterday is not and should not be a reflection of the commitment we have to our citizens." 

Boyd withdrew his candidacy for re-election in November as part of a plea deal on a misdemeanor charge of attempted official misconduct based on attempted cyberstalking.

Sheriff Bustos hasn't stated whether he will run for sheriff.

Renata Sago is WMFE's general assignment reporter and occasional Morning Edition anchor. She covers everything from major political campaigns and unemployment to civil rights legislation and the performing arts for WMFE and NPR.