Ballotpedia, Reginald Wade

Online Athens, ACCPD veteran hired to run Richmond County school's public safety

Reginald is a native of Oconee County. He served three years of active duty in the Military after graduating Oconee County High School in 1982 then followed this with service in the Army Reserve, retiring as a Command Sergeant Major.

Reginald has been a law enforcement officer for over 31 years and is currently serving as a lieutenant for the Athens-Clarke Police Department. He was named chief of the Public Safety Department for the Richmond County School System in 2017.

Reginald Wade campaign for County Sheriff in Oconee County is his first entry into politics. 

As of March 19, 2024, Reginald Wade did not have a website or any information online.

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Reginald Wade

Reginald Wade is running for County Sheriff in Oconee County.

As of March 19, 2024, Reginald Wade did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

The County Sheriff is an elected official who acts as the chief law enforcement officer in their county. They are tasked with operating the county jails, keeping courtrooms secure during trials, and keeping the public safe through proper law enforcement. Each Sheriff's Office in Georgia may look a little different in how they hire and run their teams, but all County Sheriffs have the same duties. These duties include the following:

- Operating the county jail
- Providing court security
- Serving civil papers
- Executing arrest warrants
- Providing primary law enforcement within unincorporated areas of the county
- Working with city law enforcement officers to keep municipalities safe

The County Sheriff and their office are unique to other law enforcement agencies in that it has to answer to the people it serves. Historically, a turnover in the Sheriff’s office will likely result in noticeable change within the office, so voting for this office is a very effective way to vote approval or disapproval for how county law enforcement is conducted.

Oconee County Sheriff, Democratic Primary

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