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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.

Criminal Justice

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Eugene "Gino Rock" Brantley

Sheriff Richard Roundtree

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 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.