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As of May 13, 2024, Eugene "Gino Rock" Brantley’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Eugene is currently a sergeant with the Marshall’s Office, overseeing evictions. He also has experience working in the Richmond County Sherifs Office, including serving on various special operations teams, including the Housing Unit and the Rapid Response Riot Team. 

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Eugene "Gino Rock" Brantley's campaign for county sheriff is his first entry into politics. 

Meet Richmond County sheriff candidate Eugene ‘Gino Rock’ Brantley

Plans to prioritize being accessible to county citizens, mentioning "support is always open."

Plans to be "actively engaged in safeguarding our community...."

Said "We are not just law enforcement; we’re neighbors you can trust."

Believes the "standard has dropped" in the County Sheriff's Office, and "the citizens of the county deserve better service..."

Believes there has been a "poor response time to emergencies, a lack of morale, and a need for more deputies."

- Plans to prioritize being accessible to county citizens, mentioning "support is always open."
- Plans to be "actively engaged in safeguarding our community...."
- Said "We are not just law enforcement; we’re neighbors you can trust."
- Believes the "standard has dropped" in the County Sheriff's Office, and "the citizens of the county deserve better service..."
- Believes there has been a "poor response time to emergencies, a lack of morale, and a need for more deputies."

Public Safety

Wants to address overcrowding in county jails, citing, due to inmate mental health problems, he believes many should be in a hospital or mental health institution.

- Wants to address overcrowding in county jails, citing, due to inmate mental health problems, he believes many should be in a hospital or mental health institution.

Jail Management

Wants to retain more county officers by improving the morale of the Sheriffs Office.

- Wants to retain more county officers by improving the morale of the Sheriffs Office.

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Eugene "Gino Rock" Brantley

Sheriff Richard Roundtree

Richard is from Augusta, Georgia and graduated from T.W Josey High School. He holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and a master's of education in counseling and psychology from Troy State University. He co-founded the Dad’s in Action organization, a mentoring group for at-risk children, and has served as Vice President of the Richmond County Council of PTA, and serves on the Board of Directors for Easter Seals of Augusta.

Richard is an instructor for the local police academies teaching homicides, violent crimes and constitutional law, where he has been for 25 years. He also attended the FBI academy in 2008 and completed over 3,000 hours of formal law enforcement training. 

Richard Roundtree is the County Sheriff in Richmond County. He was elected to this position in 2012, and has served three terms. 

Meet Richmond County sheriff candidate Incumbent Richard Roundtree

Plans to continue focusing on addressing gun violence, especially amongst youth, claiming is spans beyond law enforcement, calling it a "community project"

Said retaining deputies is a major issue, which he attributes to nationwide shortages in law-enforcement personnel. 

Said "If you continue to not support law enforcement, it will make your city less safe."

Developed a Sheriff's council as a means of communicating ideas and concerns amongst deputies.

Increased accessibility to public safety information in the local community using social media.

Developed community watch programs and anti-drug programs in schools.

Created a traffic division aimed to prevent pedestrian accidents on roads in Augusta-Richmond County.

As county sheriff, developed a citizen's advisory board of 12 members, citizens academy teaching about law enforcement and the sheriff's office, and a Youth Explorer program focusing on public safety.

As county sheriff, developed a Flock camera program aimed to increase safety, beginning with 25 cameras and expanding to over 100 in the city of Augusta.

As county sheriff, mplemented a Reserve Deputy Program to increase the size of the police force by having trained volunteers assist officers.

- Plans to continue focusing on addressing gun violence, especially amongst youth, claiming is spans beyond law enforcement, calling it a "community project"
- Said retaining deputies is a major issue, which he attributes to nationwide shortages in law-enforcement personnel. 
- Said "If you continue to not support law enforcement, it will make your city less safe."
- Developed a Sheriff's council as a means of communicating ideas and concerns amongst deputies.
- Increased accessibility to public safety information in the local community using social media.
- Developed community watch programs and anti-drug programs in schools.
- Created a traffic division aimed to prevent pedestrian accidents on roads in Augusta-Richmond County.
- As county sheriff, developed a citizen's advisory board of 12 members, citizens academy teaching about law enforcement and the sheriff's office, and a Youth Explorer program focusing on public safety.
- As county sheriff, developed a Flock camera program aimed to increase safety, beginning with 25 cameras and expanding to over 100 in the city of Augusta.
- As county sheriff, mplemented a Reserve Deputy Program to increase the size of the police force by having trained volunteers assist officers.

As of June 7, 2024, Richard Roundtree did not have a website or any information online.

Richard Roundtree

The chief law enforcement officer in the county

Richmond County Sheriff Runoff, Democratic Primary

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