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Elliot Carvell
BURLEIGH COUNTY SHERIFF
Burleigh County needs steady leadership, proven experience, and a clear vision for the future. Elliot Carvell is ready to serve as your next Sheriff—continuing the department’s success while preparing it for the next generation of law enforcement.
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Proven Leadership. Trusted Experience. Ready for the Future.
Elliot Carvell is a lifelong Burleigh County resident, veteran law enforcement officer, and proven leader who has dedicated more than a decade to serving and protecting our community. With thirteen years at the Burleigh County Sheriff’s Department and experience at many levels of the organization, Elliot is running for Sheriff to continue the department’s success while preparing it to meet the challenges of modern law enforcement—without losing sight of accountability, fiscal responsibility, and the constitutional rights of the people we serve.
Elliot Carvell has consistently demonstrated a deep care and concern for the people of Burleigh County, along with a strong respect for law enforcement and the laws of North Dakota. For these reasons, I wholeheartedly endorse Elliot Carvell as the next Sheriff of Burleigh County.
PAT HEINERT
SHERIFF, RETIRED, BURLEIGH COUNTY
Rooted in Burleigh County
MEET ELLIOT
After earning a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from the University of North Dakota, Elliot joined the Burleigh County Sheriff’s Department in 2013 under the leadership of now retired Sheriff Pat Heinert. Over the past 13 years, he has served in numerous roles in the department that have given him the knowledge, skills and abilities to now lead the department.
His experience includes serving as Patrol Deputy, Deputy Investigator, K9 Handler, Patrol Sergeant and now as the current Administrative Sergeant reporting directly to Sheriff Kelly Leben.
Elliot has been recognized for his dedication and performance, including being named Deputy of the Year. He is a graduate of the Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command and has played key roles in recruitment, training, and leadership development within the department. He currently serves as Field Training Coordinator, K9 Unit Coordinator, and Chair of the Employee Council. This depth of experience ensures the Sheriff’s Office will remain stable, professional, and prepared on day one.
Elliot is a Bismarck native and lifelong Burleigh County resident. He and his wife Katie live in rural Burleigh County with their two daughters, Maris and Nora. In addition to his law enforcement career, Elliot owns and operates a small lumber business, giving him firsthand experience managing employees, budgets, and long-term planning—skills that translate directly to leading the Sheriff’s Office.
The Carvell Family
Elliot’s late K9 Unit partner, Dexter
“Burleigh County deserves a Sheriff who understands the department from the ground up, respects taxpayer dollars, and will protect both public safety and individual freedoms. I’m running for Sheriff to continue what works while adapting to the evolving needs of our county—while never losing focus on public trust, victim rights, and offender accountability.”
Leading with Integrity, Respect and Fairness
Elliot’s Priorities
The Burleigh County Sheriff’s Department is strong—and that didn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of good leadership, dedicated employees, and a commitment to doing things the right way. Elliot is running for Sheriff to continue what works while adapting to the evolving needs of our county. As Sheriff, Elliot Carvell will be committed to:
Victim rights and compassionate, professional response
Holding offenders accountable under the law
Protecting property rights and freedom of speech
Modern law enforcement training and policing techniques
Fiscal responsibility and respect for taxpayer dollars
Public safety and personal liberty are not opposing values—they go hand in hand. Elliot believes effective law enforcement must be fair, constitutional, transparent, and accountable to the community it serves.