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4 Liberty County sheriff candidates seek to oust incumbent

Will resides in Liberty County with his wife and five children. He graduated from Gordon High School and attended Central Texas College.

Will has over 15 years of law enforcement experience, having served as a Georgia State Trooper. He served in the United States Army as a drill sergeant. Bowman has received numerous military awards and decorations for outstanding service including the Meritorious Service Medal, Commendation Medal, and Army Achievement Medal.

Will Bowman currently serves as Sheriff of Liberty County. He was elected to the position in 2020, and has served one term.

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Worked to bring the CHAMPS (Choosing Healthy Alternatives and Methods Promoting Safety) program to local schools.

Wants to have more officers on patrol and more school resource officers in schools.

Recognized by the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (M.A.D.D.) group for outstanding support.

- Worked to bring the CHAMPS (Choosing Healthy Alternatives and Methods Promoting Safety) program to local schools.
- Wants to have more officers on patrol and more school resource officers in schools.
- Recognized by the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (M.A.D.D.) group for outstanding support.

Public Safety

Advocates for improved jail conditions, leading to more efficient use of tax dollars.

- Advocates for improved jail conditions, leading to more efficient use of tax dollars.

Jail Management

As of April 23, 2024, Will Bowman did not have a website or any information online.

Criminal Justice

Will Bowman

Will Bowman resides in Liberty County with his wife and five children. He graduated from Gordon High School and attended Central Texas College.

Will Bowman has over 15 years of law enforcement experience, having served as a Georgia State Trooper. He served in the United States Army as a drill sergeant. Bowman has received numerous military awards and decorations for outstanding service including the Meritorious Service Medal, Commendation Medal, and Army Achievement Medal.

Will Bowman currently serves as Sheriff of Liberty County. He was elected to the position in 2020, has served one term, and is seeking re-election.

As of April 23, 2024, Will Bowman did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

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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.

The chief law enforcement officer in the county