Marceno names Lee County native Eric Smith as undersheriff
On Oct. 9, newly-appointed Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno announced Col. Eric Smith as undersheriff for the agency.
Smith, who is certified in corrections and law enforcement, has been on the force for over 25 years. He previously served as colonel of the Law Enforcement Bureau and has worked in many different areas within the LCSO, including major crimes, youth services, narcotics, district detective and marine unit. Smith also spent several years working in corrections, road patrol and traffic.
As undersheriff, he will work on day-to-day operations between the Law Enforcement Bureau and Corrections Bureau.
Smith is passionate about school safety and plans to focus on ensuring the security of Lee County’s schools and students. Tackling the opioid epidemic and reaching out to the Hispanic community are also key priorities for him and Marceno.
“I am so excited for what’s to come. We have an amazing team in place and having Eric Smith as undersheriff only strengthens our ability to get the job done,” Marceno said. “The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is proud to have only the best of the best in keeping this agency moving forward.”
On Sept. 24, former Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott resigned. Days earlier, Gov. Rick Scott announced the appointment of Marceno to fill the vacancy. Marceno took over as head of the agency on Sept. 25 and was sworn into office on Oct. 1.
Marceno, 46, of Fort Myers, has served at the LCSO since 2013. He received a U.S. Department of Justice Graduation Certificate from the FBI National Academy.
Smith was raised in Lee County, is married and has four children.