
Jeffrey E. Turner
DEMOCRAT
Jeffrey E. Turner is running for Clayton County Sheriff Runoff, Democratic Primary.
Political background
Jeffrey E. Turner is the Chairman of the Clayton County Board of Commissioners. He was elected to this position in 2012 and has served three terms.
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Professional background
Jeffrey previously served as a patrolman with the Clayton County Police Department, and later was appointed as the first African American Chief of Police.
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Personal background
Jeffrey holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from West Georgia College in 1986 and a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Columbus State University. He is married to his wife, Darlene, with whom they have four sons and two grandsons. The Turner family attends Greater Works Missionary Baptist Church. He was appointed to several committees, including the Governor’s Funding Committee on Juvenile Justice, the Executive Board of the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC), and the Metro Urban Chairs Committee.
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Candidates (2)
These are the candidates running for this office.
Public Safety
Believes county safety is enhanced by the sheriff's department focusing on core duties such as courthouse security, serving civil and criminal warrants, and the maintenance and operation of the county jail.
Wants to provide the sheriff's office with "the best equipment available for their safety and the safety of the citizens" by requesting a "reasonable budget..." from the government.
Advocates for fiscal responsibility by "utilizing taxpayer's money in a responsible, transparent and reasonable manner..."
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Jail Management
Supports addressing inmate mental health issues by helping place inmates suspected of mental illness and "should not be in a jail environment..." elsewhere, and establishing mandatory crisis intervention training aimed to increase mental health awareness.
Wants to establish procedures for greater safety for employees and detainees.
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Criminal Justice
As of June 8, 2024, Jeffrey E. Turner’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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