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Forsyth County Sheriff candidate profiles
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF A COUNTY SHERIFF?
The Sheriff directs the manner of law enforcement in the county through training and deploying officers, setting priorities for arrests and community outreach, using non-lethal alternatives, and managing the county jail.
BOBBY F. KIMBROUGH JR. Democrat
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Background:
“Sheriff Kimbrough was born in Forsyth County, graduated from High Point University and began his nearly 40-year career in law enforcement as a WinstonSalem police officer. He has also worked with the NC dept. of corrections and US dept. of justice. ”
Priorities:
Enhance the quality of life and sense of community in Forsyth County by providing effective criminal justice services that are guided by integrity and compassion. Ensure the security of life and property, enforce the laws and prevent crime and disorder. “I am honored to have served as Sheriff for the last three years. Everything that we promised in the first run for election, we have delivered. From 21st Century Technology to building bridges within the community, from leveraging resources to maximize our capabilities to collaborating with both entity and grassroots leaders”
ERNIE G. LEYBA Republican
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Background:
"Ernie Leyba was born and educated in California; he served in Los Angeles and other police departments before moving to North Carolina. He has more than 20 22
ERNIE G. LEYBA PROFILE CONTINUED
years of law enforcement experience, including Deputy Sheriff in Forsyth County
Priorities:
Rebuild trust with the community, work on better rapport with Winston-Salem police officers, increase school resource officers, upgrade technology, and address the drug problem plaguing Forsyth County
The clerks are responsible for all clerical and record-keeping functions of the district and superior court. They also carry out certain judicial functions. Under North Carolina law, clerks are ex officio judges of probate.
DENISE HINES Democrat
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