[1] During his 24-year career with the department, he served in a number of roles including: field training officer, narcotics detective, sergeant, administrative aide to the sheriff, and spokesman.

[4] In late 2012, Urquhart decided to enter the race for King County Sheriff, a non-partisan elected office.

[4] He was elected as King County Sheriff in November 2012, defeating Republican Steve Strachan with 56 percent of the vote.

Some old class mates of his also stepped forward to share stories of harassment they experienced at the hands of Urquhart.

[10] Urquhart ran for reelection as King County Sheriff in 2017 and was defeated by challenger Mitzi Johanknecht, a major from the Southwest Precinct.