Improve educational and job training opportunities for inmates
Address corruption and graft in department
Not take part in 287(g) program - gives state/local officials some powers of federal ICE agents
27 years in Atlanta Police Dept, Special Operations, Robbery Investigations, Homicide Investigator
Increase law enforcement presence in crime-ridden areas
Create a Home Invasion Task Force and Crime Suppression Unit
Help incarcerated individuals before and after release
Creation of junior deputy program for youth
Citizen Review Board to bridge gap between law enforcement and citizens
Focus on gang activity and recruitment
25 years in law enforcement, homicide detective, many positions within judicial system
Human trafficking program in collaboration with hotels
Create employee advisory board
Senior citizen wellness program
Create mobile computer lab for students
Intervention and prevention for at-risk youth
Improve education and skill-based training opportunities for inmates
Not take part in 287(g) program - gives state/local officials some powers of federal ICE agents
28 years in US Dept. of Justice and DEA, Narcotics Investigation, Marijuana Eradication, Public Information, Technical Operations, Special Operations
Create programs, partnerships, and mentoring for youth to prevent future criminal activity
Offer incentives to attract qualified officers
Maintain jail infrastructure and increase safety in jail and courts
Provide full staffing for all departments
Improve trust between law enforcement and public
Not take part in 287(g) program - gives state/local officials some powers of federal ICE agents
12 years Fulton County Marshal, 19 years Deputy Sheriff-Major, US Air Force Reserve (20+ years)
Reduce corruption in office through forensic audit, identifying problem areas, etc
Improve trust between law enforcement and public
Allocate resources towards situations that threaten life
Creation of programs to prevent crime, reduce recidivism rates, and improve public safety (ex. Education, Substance Abuse, Sex Offender Treatment, Mental Health, etc)
Develop a Law Enforcement Code of Ethics
Not take part in 287(g) program - gives state/local officials some powers of federal ICE agents
20 years in Law Enforcement, Special Investigator, Police Sergeant, Commander of the DeKalb County Police Dept. Fraud and Finance unit, Deputy Sheriff Sergeant
Improve conditions for inmates (increase communication with family, mental healthcare) and increase rehabilitation programs
Build trust with the community
Increase transparency both within the dept. and with the public
Reduce corruption within the dept.
Increase diversity within the dept.
Not take part in 287(g) program - gives state/local officials some powers of federal ICE agents
25+ years experience, Sheriff since Dec. 1, 2019, Former Chief Deputy, Former Police Chief (GA Piedmont Tech College), Former Master Police Officer
Collaborate with citizens, leaders, business owners, and community organizations to improve life
Increase transparency to facilitate trust
Provide support for mental illness, homelessness, and youth intervention programs
Improve timely responsiveness to situations
Not take part in 287(g) program - gives state/local officials some powers of federal ICE agents
28 years in Law Enforcement
Create a merit system
Open jail visits to 24 hours day
Differential pay for officers working during evenings
Better locks to prevent inmates from escaping
Mandatory annual defensive training for officers
Rebuild trust between Sheriff's Office and public
Not take part in 287(g) program - gives state/local officials some powers of federal ICE agents
Marine Corps, Interim Sheriff (2017), 30 years with Dekalb County Sheriff's Office, Major, other justice system positions