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Oglathorpe County Sheriff's Office

Said, "With the help of the community, we have built an exceptional Sheriff’s Office. It is our desire to constantly improve the service, safety, and excellence of our operations."

- Said, "With the help of the community, we have built an exceptional Sheriff’s Office. It is our desire to constantly improve the service, safety, and excellence of our operations."

Public Safety

As of May 20, 2025, David R Gabriel did not have a website or any information online.

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Criminal Justice

David R Gabriel

Intends to "bring the Sheriff's Office in line with the highest standards of excellence in every way we serve you, our citizens and visitors."

Advocates for protecting children in all locations, especially schools.

- Intends to "bring the Sheriff's Office in line with the highest standards of excellence in every way we serve you, our citizens and visitors."
- Advocates for protecting children in all locations, especially schools.

Advocates for "a systematic and complete overhaul/audit of the current jail operating procedures."

Plans to address safety and security issues in the jail.

- Advocates for "a systematic and complete overhaul/audit of the current jail operating procedures."
- Plans to address safety and security issues in the jail.

Plans to enhance security at the county courthouse by conducting a thorough analysis, upgrading checkpoints with proven technology, and training deputies to prevent tragedies seen in other Georgia courthouses.

- Plans to enhance security at the county courthouse by conducting a thorough analysis, upgrading checkpoints with proven technology, and training deputies to prevent tragedies seen in other Georgia courthouses.

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James Jackson

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.