Detric is a long-time resident of Wilkes County, where he lives with his wife and their three children. 

Detric is currently captain of McDuffie County School District’s Department of Public Safety. He has previously served as a military police officer, a police officer for the City of Washington, and as a Deputy Sheriff in Wilkes County.

Ballotpedia: Detric Jones

Detric Jones's campaign for Wilkes County Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

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Plans to restore law and order in Wilkes County, ensuring it becomes a secure environment for every resident, by running for Sheriff and prioritizing community safety.

Said, "I am the person who will bring back the law and order our community was accustomed to."

- Said, "I am the person who will bring back the law and order our community was accustomed to."

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As of July 25, 2024, Detric Jones’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Darrell attended Columbus State University. He lives in Wilkes County with his wife and their children. He previously served as the youth director at Grace Baptist Church and as the station Chief at his local volunteer fire station. He also coached T-Ball and High School baseball. 

Darrell co-owns and operates Plus 3 Contracting, LLC. He previously worked as Command Staff and as an investigator in Butts County. He also worked as a jailer and patrol deputy in Greene County, 

Ballotpedia, Darrell Powers 

Darrell Powers' campaign for Wilkes County Sheriff is his first run for public office. 

Wants to work with law enforcement to develop tactics aimed at reducing crime countywide, including installing more patrols, targeting repeat offenders, and addressing the primary causes of crime.

Believes "Law Enforcement is most effective when it works closely with the community." and wants to form strong relationships with community leaders and organizations and encourage residents to become more involved in crime prevention efforts.

Promises to ensure Wilkes County is a safe and supportive place for children.

Plans to work towards expanding mentoring opportunities for children.

Plans to "crack down" on crimes that target children.

- Wants to work with law enforcement to develop tactics aimed at reducing crime countywide, including installing more patrols, targeting repeat offenders, and addressing the primary causes of crime.
- Believes "Law Enforcement is most effective when it works closely with the community." and wants to form strong relationships with community leaders and organizations and encourage residents to become more involved in crime prevention efforts.
- Promises to ensure Wilkes County is a safe and supportive place for children.
- Plans to work towards expanding mentoring opportunities for children.
- Plans to "crack down" on crimes that target children.

As of July 25, 2024, Darrell Powers’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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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.