Joseph is the director of public safety and security at Fayetteville Technical Community College.

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Joe Bailer currently works as the director of public safety and security at Fayetteville Technical Community College. 

Joe previously served as the director of public safety and security at Fayetteville Technical Community College.

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Joe's campaign for sheriff is his first run for public office.

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Plans to enhance community-based policing.

- Plans to enhance community-based policing.

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As of January 2, 2026, Joe Bailer did not have a website or any information online.

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Joe Bailer

Joe currently works as the director of public safety and security at Fayetteville Technical Community College. 

Joe Bailer's campaign for sheriff is his first run for public office.

Joseph is the director of public safety and security. He works at Fayetteville Technical Community College.

Joe Bailer's campaign for Cumberland Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

Joe Bailer is from Hope Mills, North Carolina. He is the director of public safety and security at Fayetteville Technical Community College.

Joe is the director of public safety and security at Fayetteville Technical Community College.

Joe previously ran for Cumberland County sheriff in 2026 but did not win.

Joe is the public safety chief at Fayetteville Technical Community College.

Joe Bailer's campaign for Cumberland County Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

Joe is a public safety chief. He works at Fayetteville Technical Community College.

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Demetrio is a security specialist. He works at Cumberland County Schools.

Demetrio Perez is a security specialist. He previously worked as a deputy sheriff. He served as an army combatant in the U.S. army. 

Demetrio Perez's campaign for Cumberland County Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

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Demetrio's campaign for Cumberland County Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

As of January 2, 2026, Demetrio Perez did not have a website or any information online.

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Demetrio Perez

Demetrio is a security specialist. He previously worked as a deputy sheriff. He served as an army combatant in the U.S. army. 

As of January 2, 2026, Demetrio Perez’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Demetrio is a security specialist for Cumberland County Schools. He has over 15 years of experience in public service. 

Demetrio previously ran for Cumberland County sheriff in 2026 but did not win.

There is no publicly available information on Demetrio Perez’s professional work history or job title based on the provided quotes.

Demetrio's campaign for Sheriff in Cumberland County in North Carolina is his first run for public office

security specialist for Cumberland County Schools

Demetrio Perez is from Fort Liberty, North Carolina.

Supports transparency and accountability in government.

Johnathan T. Morgan is originally from North Carolina. He completed his basic law enforcement training at Fayetteville Technical Community College.

Johnathan previously worked in the sheriff's office as a field training officer, school resource officer, and operations commander. He served as a volunteer firefighter for Stoney Point Fire Department for 20 years.

Johnathan T. Morgan is currently the Cumberland County Sheriff. He was appointed in August 2025 to serve the remainder of Sheriff Ennis Wright’s term following Wright’s retirement.

Johnathan currently serves as the Cumberland County Sheriff. He was appointed in August 2025 to serve the remainder of Sheriff Ennis Wright’s term following Wright’s retirement.

As of January 2, 2026, Johnathan T. Morgan did not have a website or any information online.

Johnathan T. Morgan

Johnathan currently works as the Cumberland County Sheriff. 

Johnathan T. Morgan currently serves as the Cumberland County Sheriff. He was appointed in August 2025 to serve the remainder of Sheriff Ennis Wright’s term following Wright’s retirement.

Johnathan is a law enforcement officer. He works at the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, where he has worked in every sworn division.

Johnathan T. Morgan's campaign for Cumberland County sheriff is his first entry into politics.

Johnathan is a law enforcement officer with the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office. He has worked in every sworn division within the sheriff's office. 

Johnathan is currently the sheriff of Cumberland County. Before that, he served as a major in the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office.

Johnathan is the Sheriff of Cumberland County. He works at the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office, where he has been for 28 years. He previously worked at the Fayetteville Police Department for one year.

Johnathan is a sheriff. He works at the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, where he has been since August 2025.

Troy is a retired law enforcement officer. He previously served as the police chief for the Spring Lake Police Department. 

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Troy A. McDuffie is a retired law enforcement officer. He previously served as the police chief for the Spring Lake Police Department. 

Troy previously served as the chief of the Spring Lake Police Department. He retired from law enforcement in 2017 after 30 years of service.

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Troy's campaign for sheriff is his first run for public office.

As of January 2, 2026, Troy A. McDuffie did not have a website or any information online.

Troy A. McDuffie

Troy A. McDuffie's campaign for sheriff is his first run for public office.

Troy is the former police chief of the Spring Lake Police Department. He previously served as the chief of the Red Springs Police Department. He retired from law enforcement in 2017.

Troy is retired law enforcement officer. He previously served as chief of the Spring Lake Police Department for seven years and as chief of the Red Springs Police Department for three and a half years. 

Troy previously served as the police chief for the Spring Lake Police Department. He retired from law enforcement in 2017 after 30 years of service.

Troy is a retired law enforcement officer. He previously served as the police chief for the Spring Lake Police Department. Before that, he worked as the police chief for the Red Springs Police Department. He retired from law enforcement in 2017.

Troy previously served as the police chief for the Spring Lake Police Department. He also served as the chief of the Red Springs Police Department.

Troy is a retired law enforcement officer. He worked at the Spring Lake Police Department as chief for seven years until December 2016. He previously served in a law enforcement position for three and a half years before returning to Cumberland County, drawing on a 30-year policing career.

Troy A. McDuffie’s campaign for Cumberland County Sheriff is his first entry into politics.