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John received his associate's degree in airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology from the Community College of the Air Force and his bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Thomas University.

John worked as a correctional lieutenant at the Georgia Department of Corrections and as a conservation corporal at the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division until 2007. He also served as a state trooper for Georgia State Patrol and Chief Master Sergeant for the US Air Force Reserve.

John William Kirkus's campaign for county sheriff is his first run for public office.

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Said, "Get out there and when you see people give them a card... Hey, if you see something and it's something we need to know please let us know," when asked about community policing.

Believes in extensive training for deputies.

- Said, "Get out there and when you see people give them a card... Hey, if you see something and it's something we need to know please let us know," when asked about community policing.
- Believes in extensive training for deputies.

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As of July 25, 2024, John William Kirkus did not have a website or any information online.

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Wiley is from Bainbridge, Georgia and attended Bainbridge High School. 

As of July 30, 2024, Wiley Griffin did not have a website or any information online.

Wiley Griffin is currently serving as Decatur County Sheriff. He was first elected in 1999 and is serving his 6th full term. 

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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.

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