Bobby F. Kimbrough

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Bobby Kimbrough is from Forsyth County, North Carolina. He has a bachelor 27s degree in sociology from High Point University, a master 27s degree in leadership from Piedmont International University, and an honorary doctor of laws degree from Carolina University. He has seven sons.

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Sheriff Bobby F. Kimbrough, Jr. - Forsyth County, North Carolina

Bobby is the sheriff of Forsyth County. He previously worked as a police officer for Winston-Salem, as well as for the North Carolina Department of Corrections and the U.S. Department of Justice.

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Bobby is currently the Forsyth County Sheriff. He was first elected in 2018.

As of April 6, 2026, Bobby F. Kimbrough’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports mental health initiatives for deputies through partnerships aimed at enhancing their well-being.

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Ernie Leyba

Ernie is a Deputy Sheriff. He works at the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office. He previously worked at the Los Angeles Police Department and other municipal police departments in California.

As of April 6, 2026, Ernie Leyba’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ernie Leyba is from Southern California. He has an associate's degree from El Camino College and a bachelor's degree from California State University, Long Beach. He is a single parent.

Ernie is a business owner. He previously worked as a deputy sheriff in Forsyth County, North Carolina, and served in police departments in Los Angeles, California, and other areas. 

Ernie Leyba Sheriff Candidate - Winston-Salem Journal

Ernie has more than 20 years of law enforcement experience, including as a deputy sheriff in Forsyth County.

Supports increasing and updating school resource officer (SRO) programs for all schools.

Believes illegal narcotics significantly impact Forsyth County's safety, contributing to burglaries, thefts, assaults, and domestic violence, and advocates for improved efforts in detecting, deterring, and interdicting such drugs.

Supports increasing and updating School Resource Officer (SRO) programs for all schools.

Plans to improve medical care for inmates to prevent deaths from inadequate treatments.

Plans to reduce high turnover rates of detention staff and personnel and plans to refocus on recruiting and training.

Plans to address the high turnover rates of detention staff.

- The sheriff is responsible for enforcing the law, managing security in jails and courtrooms. They also oversee daily conditions of the jail and inmates in custody and serve legal documents such as warrants and eviction notices. Their ultimate responsibility is to protect the community. 

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