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Robert Michael Jolley is the County Sheriff in Harris County. He began this position in 1993 and has served 8 terms in this position.

Offers watch programs for resident's homes when they leave town.

- Offers watch programs for resident's homes when they leave town.

Public Safety

Harris County Sheriff

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Oversees the County Jail, Courtroom Security, Court Services and the Law Enforcement functions within Harris County.

Posted a sign outside the office that said,  “WARNING: Harris County is politically incorrect. We say: Merry Christmas, God Bless America and In God We Trust. We salute our troops and our flag. If this offends you… LEAVE!”

Believes Harris County does not face budget issues like other counties because of the close relationship he has with commissioners.

Said that jail management is the toughest part of the job.

- Oversees the County Jail, Courtroom Security, Court Services and the Law Enforcement functions within Harris County.
- Posted a sign outside the office that said,  “WARNING: Harris County is politically incorrect. We say: Merry Christmas, God Bless America and In God We Trust. We salute our troops and our flag. If this offends you… LEAVE!”
- Believes Harris County does not face budget issues like other counties because of the close relationship he has with commissioners.
- Said that jail management is the toughest part of the job.

Jail Management

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Said, "All of my burglaries that happen here...are from from people at Columbus [they] come up and break into my houses, it ain't my local people breaking into the houses."

Believes the judges are becoming "liberal" and opposes this shift.

Said, "The sheriffs don't lock up black people or white people or asian people. We lock up criminals."

- Said, "All of my burglaries that happen here...are from from people at Columbus [they] come up and break into my houses, it ain't my local people breaking into the houses."
- Believes the judges are becoming "liberal" and opposes this shift.
- Said, "The sheriffs don't lock up black people or white people or asian people. We lock up criminals."

Criminal Justice

Robert Michael Jolley

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.