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Harris attended Pearl Stephens High School. He studied at Middle Georgia College, and Georgia Southern University.

Arthur Harris joins race for Houston County Sheriff

Harris worked as a police officer with the City of Warner Robins and the Houston County Sheriff's Department. He also served in the U.S. Army.

Arthur Lee Harris' campaign for County Sheriff in Houston County is his first entry into politics.

Believes the youth could use "strong guidance", mentioning they must be "under control."

Wants to implement sheriff-led programs aimed to assist local youth. 

Said, "Elderly people can not rest in peace in their homes, kids with behavioral problems are walking the streets."

Want to install police riding through neighborhoods, but affirms he opposes re-instating community policing. 

- Believes the youth could use "strong guidance", mentioning they must be "under control."
- Wants to implement sheriff-led programs aimed to assist local youth. 
- Said, "Elderly people can not rest in peace in their homes, kids with behavioral problems are walking the streets."
- Want to install police riding through neighborhoods, but affirms he opposes re-instating community policing. 

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As of July 25, 2024, Arthur Lee Harris did not have a website or any information online.

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Wants to implement community forums and meetings between departments.

- Wants to implement community forums and meetings between departments.
- Wants to form a county-wide drug force. 

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Arthur Lee Harris

As of March 19, 2024, Matthew L Moulton’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Matthew received a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice/law enforcement administration from the College of the Ozarks and a Master of Public Administration degree from Georgia College & State University. He is an active leader in the Southside Baptist Church High School Student Ministry.

Matthew works as an Investigations Lieutenant with the Houston County Sheriff's Office. He has worked with the Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC) and the Warner Robins Police Department.

Matthew L. Moulton's campaign for county sheriff is his first entry into politics.

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Decision 2024: Meet Matt Moulton, candidate for Houston County Sheriff

Said, "As your Sheriff, I will prioritize transparency and accountability... I believe in building trust through open communication and will work closely with both law enforcement agencies and the community to ensure that we maintain the highest standards of professionalism and integrity."

Prioritizes transparency and accountability through working with law enforcement agencies and the community.

Said, "As a supervisor of the Narcotics Unit, I understand firsthand the devastating impact of drug abuse on our community."

Supports addressing drug use and rehabilitation in the community.

Said, "As your Sheriff, my top priority will be to ensure the safety and security of the community. I will work tirelessly to enhance public safety measures."

The candidate's website says, "The safety of our schools and fostering positive development for our youth are essential."

Prioritizes school safety and "fostering positive development for our youth."

Said, "As a strong defender of the Constitution, I believe in the importance of protecting our Second Amendment rights."

Supports using a records management system to make policing decisions.

- Prioritizes transparency and accountability through working with law enforcement agencies and the community.
- Supports addressing drug use and rehabilitation in the community.
- Said, "As your Sheriff, my top priority will be to ensure the safety and security of the community. I will work tirelessly to enhance public safety measures."
- Prioritizes school safety and "fostering positive development for our youth."
- Opposes gun control.
- Supports using a records management system to make policing decisions.

Has experience in managing budgets and ensuring efficiency in operations within departments.

Plans to address the staffing shortage through increased focus on active recruitment.

- Has experience in managing budgets and ensuring efficiency in operations within departments.
- Plans to address the staffing shortage through increased focus on active recruitment.

Wants to address juvenile crime activity in the community.

- Wants to address juvenile crime activity in the community.

Matthew L Moulton

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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