Facebook

Ballotpedia

Jim is from Georgia. He holds a bachelor's degree from Georgia State University. He is married to his wife, Caryl, with whom they have three children and four grandchildren. He is a member of the Highlands Church in Gainesville. 

Jim is currently retired. He previously worked as an agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as a special agent with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, and a probation officer for the State of Georgia.  

Jim Hammock's campaign for County Sheriff in Hall County is his first entry into politics. 

2024 Georgia General Elections

2024 GA Primary Election

2024 GA Primary Election Runoff

Election preview: Couch faces primary challenge from Hammock in Hall sheriff's race

Believes the Multi-Agency Narcotics Squad should be reinstated to address drug issues.

Wants to create a citizen's advisory board, aiming to connect with the community and learn about citizen concerns. 

Advocates for increased training for lieutenants and above by sending them to the FBI National Academy.

Plans to be positive to you, tough on crime and positive, aiming to keep morale high in local law enforcement. 

- Believes the Multi-Agency Narcotics Squad should be reinstated to address drug issues.
- Wants to create a citizen's advisory board, aiming to connect with the community and learn about citizen concerns. 
- Advocates for increased training for lieutenants and above by sending them to the FBI National Academy.
- Plans to be positive to you, tough on crime and positive, aiming to keep morale high in local law enforcement. 

Public Safety

As of March 19, 2024, Jim Hammock’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Jail Management

Plans to form multiple groups with local agencies, aiming to identify and address crime such as drugs, human trafficking, gangs, and property crimes.

Wants to grow leadership by developing a Leadership Mentoring program and have those in leadership attend the FBINA (FBI National Academy) and Georgia LEEDS (Law Enforcement Executive Development Seninar).

- Plans to form multiple groups with local agencies, aiming to identify and address crime such as drugs, human trafficking, gangs, and property crimes.
- Wants to grow leadership by developing a Leadership Mentoring program and have those in leadership attend the FBINA (FBI National Academy) and Georgia LEEDS (Law Enforcement Executive Development Seninar).

Criminal Justice

Jim Hammock

Jim is from Georgia. He received his bachelor's degree from Georgia State University. He and his wife Caryl have three children and four grandchildren. He is a member of the Highlands Church in Gainesville. 

Jim retired in 2018. He previously worked as an agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a special agent with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, and a probation officer for the State of Georgia.  

Believes the Multi-Agency Narcotics Squad should be restarted to address drug issues.

Wants to create a citizens advisory board and a neighborhood watch to speak with the community about issues and crimes.

Candidate's websit says, "As your Hall County Sheriff, Jim will be responsive to you, tough on crime and a positive force to lift morale and support our men and women in uniform."

- Believes the Multi-Agency Narcotics Squad should be restarted to address drug issues.
- Wants to create a citizens advisory board and a neighborhood watch to speak with the community about issues and crimes.
- Advocates for increased training for lieutenants and above by sending them to the FBI National Academy.
- Candidate's websit says, "As your Hall County Sheriff, Jim will be responsive to you, tough on crime and a positive force to lift morale and support our men and women in uniform."

Plans to create a group with local agencies to identify and address crime such as drugs, human trafficking, gangs, and property crimes.

- Plans to create a group with local agencies to identify and address crime such as drugs, human trafficking, gangs, and property crimes.

Gerald Couch

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