AJC/ACC Voter Guide - Local & Legislative Questionnaire

Keybo is from Gwinnett County and graduated from Central Gwinnett High School. He holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Mercer University and a master's degree in public administration from Columbus State University.

Keybo is the Gwinnett County Sheriff. Previously, he served as a general post-instructor and crisis intervention trainer.

Keybo Taylor is the current Sheriff of Gwinnett County. He was elected in 2020 and is currently serving his first term. He is the first African American to hold this position in Gwinnett County history. 

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Said, "We made history in 2020. And I made you a promise: to adopt a forward-thinking leadership model for law enforcement that embraces our changing demographics, that's responsive, and safer for all."

Said he plans to follow a "forward-thinking leadership model for law enforcement that embraces our changing demographics, that's responsive, and safer for all."

Plans to bolster community outreach as Sheriff, acknowledging ongoing work, aiming to rebuild trust in justice through deeper ties with faith groups, business leaders, and neighborhoods to foster community unity.

Plans to continue supporting community outreach as Sheriff, aiming to rebuild trust in justice through deeper ties with faith groups, business leaders, and neighborhoods to foster unity within the community.

- Said he plans to follow a "forward-thinking leadership model for law enforcement that embraces our changing demographics, that's responsive, and safer for all."
- Plans to continue supporting community outreach as Sheriff, aiming to rebuild trust in justice through deeper ties with faith groups, business leaders, and neighborhoods to foster unity within the community.

Public Safety

Supports enhancing mental health resources in Gwinnett County, including in-jail care and training deputies for crisis de-escalation, and advocates for better mental health care throughout the justice system as Sheriff.

Supports enhancing mental health resources in Gwinnett County, including in-jail care to ensure deputies can successfully de-escalate situations involving a mental-health crisis.  

Plans to reduce harm and ensure safety in jails by addressing excessive force, prioritizing de-escalation training, and equipping deputies to protect the community effectively.

Wants to prioritize safety of all individuals and mitigate the use of excessive force in jail facilities through de-escalation training. 

- Supports enhancing mental health resources in Gwinnett County, including in-jail care to ensure deputies can successfully de-escalate situations involving a mental-health crisis.  
- Wants to prioritize safety of all individuals and mitigate the use of excessive force in jail facilities through de-escalation training. 

Jail Management

Plans to increase funding for Gwinnett County's criminal justice system, enhance jail conditions, provide inmate healthcare, and offer rehabilitation programs to reduce recidivism and prepare inmates for societal reintegration.

Plans to increase funding for Gwinnett County's criminal justice system, aimed to ensure inmate well-being through accessible healthcare, rehabilitation, educational trade programs, and career-development opportunities

As deputy sheriff, he helped develop the TRACE program, which is aimed at addressing human trafficking and child exploitation.

The candidate's website says, "organized crime, and combat gang violence and human trafficking... It is imperative that we break the cycle within our justice system... To achieve this, we will prioritize the strengthening of our gang and human trafficking units, and focus on eradicating these predators and providing a secure environment for our children to thrive in."

Plans to target gang organized crime, gang violence, and human trafficking by enhancing the county gang and human trafficking units. 

Opposes using local jails for immigration violations; ended 287(g) program and immigration detentions in Gwinnett County; supports reallocating resources to address serious crimes, including launching the TRACE program targeting human trafficking and child exploitation.

Abolished the 287(g) program, which allowed ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) enforcement and removal operations to work with local law enforcement to detain undocumented immigrants. 

- Plans to increase funding for Gwinnett County's criminal justice system, aimed to ensure inmate well-being through accessible healthcare, rehabilitation, educational trade programs, and career-development opportunities
- As deputy sheriff, he helped develop the TRACE program, which is aimed at addressing human trafficking and child exploitation.
- Plans to target gang organized crime, gang violence, and human trafficking by enhancing the county gang and human trafficking units. 
- Abolished the 287(g) program, which allowed ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) enforcement and removal operations to work with local law enforcement to detain undocumented immigrants. 

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Keybo Taylor

Keybo served as a General Post Instructor and Crisis Intervention Trainer.

Keybo Taylor was elected as the Sheriff of Gwinnett County in 2020 and has served on term. He is the first African American to hold this position in Gwinnett county history. 

The candidate's website says, "...we will prioritize the strengthening of our gang and human trafficking units, and focus on eradicating these predators and providing a secure environment for our children to thrive in."

The candidate's website says, "IMPLEMENTING GANG AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING UNITS"

The candidate's website says, "organized crime, and combat gang violence and human trafficking. It is imperative that we break th"

Said, "To ensure the safety of our community, particularly our children, I will continue to address"

Plans to continue bolstering community outreach as Sheriff, aiming to rebuild trust in justice through deeper ties with faith groups, business leaders, and neighborhoods to foster unity within the community.

Plans to allocate time and resources towards enhancing community outreach and engagement in Gwinnett County.

As sheriff, he helped distribute over 12,500 backpacks and 297,723 pounds of food directly to the local community.

- Said he plans to follow a "forward-thinking leadership model for law enforcement that embraces our changing demographics, that's responsive, and safer for all."
- Plans to continue bolstering community outreach as Sheriff, aiming to rebuild trust in justice through deeper ties with faith groups, business leaders, and neighborhoods to foster unity within the community.
- Plans to target gang organized crime, gang violence, and human trafficking by enhancing the county gang and human trafficking units. 
- Plans to allocate time and resources towards enhancing community outreach and engagement in Gwinnett County.
- As sheriff, he helped distribute over 12,500 backpacks and 297,723 pounds of food directly to the local community.

As deputy sheriff, he abolished the 287(g) program, which  enabled ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations to work with law enforcement agencies to remove incarcerated non-citizens. 

Wants to prioritize safety of all individuals and mitigate the use of excessive force through de-escalation training. 

- As deputy sheriff, he abolished the 287(g) program, which  enabled ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations to work with law enforcement agencies to remove incarcerated non-citizens. 
- Supports enhancing mental health resources in Gwinnett County, including in-jail care to ensure deputies can successfully de-escalate situations involving a mental-health crisis.  
- Wants to prioritize safety of all individuals and mitigate the use of excessive force through de-escalation training. 

Said, "My first days in office were marked by ending the 287(g) Program and the dissolution of the litigious Rapid Response Team, as well as, the creation of four specialized units focused on community outreach, human trafficking, gangs, and mental health."

- Plans to increase funding for Gwinnett County's criminal justice system, aimed to ensure inmate well-being through accessible healthcare, rehabilitation, educational trade programs, and career-development opportunities
- As deputy sheriff, he helped develop the TRACE program, which is aimed at addressing human trafficking and child exploitation.

- Supports enhancing mental health resources in Gwinnett County, including in-jail care to ensure deputies can successfully de-escalate situations involving a mental-health crisis.  
- Wants to prioritize safety of all individuals and mitigate the use of excessive force through de-escalation training. 

Keybo Taylor was born and raised in Gwinnett County, specifically in the Sally Craig Apartments, and was brought up by his aunt. He has the cherished titles of Dad, Papa, and Coach, indicating he has a family and is involved in parenting and possibly community sports. Details about where he attended school, the church he attends, or further specifics about his family are not provided in the information given.

Keybo Taylor serves as the Sheriff of Gwinnett County, a position he has held since his election in 2020. He is the first African American to be elected Sheriff in the history of the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office. Prior to becoming Sheriff, there is no specific information provided about his previous jobs within law enforcement or other fields.

Keybo Taylor was elected as the Sheriff of Gwinnett County in 2020, becoming the first African American to hold this position in the county's history. Details regarding any appointments, committees, or previous political runs are not provided in the information given.

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.

The chief law enforcement officer in the county