WALB News, Terrell sheriff candidate feeds community

As of May 11, 2024, Wallace Price did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Wallace Price ran for County Sheriff in 2016 but did not win. 

In 2016, said "With my knowledge and experience of being in law enforcement and dealing with people, you know, I think I can get that job done as Sheriff. It's more than just locking people up as a sheriff or police officer."

- In 2016, said "With my knowledge and experience of being in law enforcement and dealing with people, you know, I think I can get that job done as Sheriff. It's more than just locking people up as a sheriff or police officer."

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As of March 19, 2024, Wallace Price did not have a website or any information online.

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Vernon lives in Dawson, Georgia and is married. 

Vernon was a former lieutenant at Georgia Department of Correction for the Calhoun State Prison. He's is currently Chief of Security at Turner RSAT Facility. 

Vernon Lynn Jessie's campaign for county sheriff is his first entry into politics.

Supports bringing change to the community.

Supports uniting residents to create a safe thriving and prosperous community.

- Supports "protecting our neighborhoods."
- Supports bringing change to the community.
- Supports uniting residents to create a safe thriving and prosperous community.
- Committed to fighting the drug epidemic.
- Plans to reduce gang activities.
- Wants to create mental health solutions.

Supports recruiting, training, and retaining professional law enforcement officers and staff.

- Supports police accountability.
- Supports recruiting, training, and retaining professional law enforcement officers and staff.

As of March 19, 2024, Vernon Lynn Jessie did not have a website or any information online.

Vernon Lynn Jessie

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.