DeLong, who died Friday, had a career in law enforcement that spanned some 40 years, including the last 20 as sheriff, according to his successor as sheriff, Dale Lancaster.
Dale Lancaster took the oath of office as 30th county sheriff on Monday, pledging to improve the agency's dealings with the public and saying he would seek national accreditation.
DeLong, who died Friday, had a career in law enforcement that spanned some 40 years, including the last 20 as sheriff, according to his successor as sheriff, Dale Lancaster.