Charles Blackwood is from Orange County, North Carolina. He has two children and two grandsons.

Charles Blackwood is from Orange County. He is married to his wife, Lisa, and has two children and two grandchildren.

Charles is the sheriff of Orange County. He has worked in law enforcement his entire adult life and has held every position in the Orange County Sheriff's Office except sheriff. He is also the president of the North Carolina Sheriffs' Association and chairs the Governor's Crime Commission.

Charles previously worked as a deputy sheriff in the Orange County Sheriff's Office, attaining the rank of major of operations.

Charles is currently the sheriff of Orange County. He was first elected in 2014 and is currently serving his third term.

Charles currently serves as the Orange County sheriff. He was first elected in 2014, and is serving his third term.

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Supports collaborating with the North Carolina Sheriffs' Association to enhance sheriff office through education, training, and legislative initiatives.

Plans to finalize accreditation through the North Carolina Law Enforcement Accreditation Program, "a program which requires agencies to comply with 115 professional standards covering operational policies, training, and safety protocols."

As sheriff, was part of the Opioid Settlement Committee and worked to develop "a comprehensive approach to addressing our opioid epidemic."

Plans to "[c]ontinue to strengthen community relations by working hand-in-hand with all of our vibrant communities."

- Supports collaborating with the North Carolina Sheriffs' Association to enhance sheriff office through education, training, and legislative initiatives.
- Plans to finalize accreditation through the North Carolina Law Enforcement Accreditation Program, "a program which requires agencies to comply with 115 professional standards covering operational policies, training, and safety protocols."
- As sheriff, was part of the Opioid Settlement Committee and worked to develop "a comprehensive approach to addressing our opioid epidemic."
- Plans to "[c]ontinue to strengthen community relations by working hand-in-hand with all of our vibrant communities."

Public Safety

Plans to implement a countywide radio, records management system, and integrated jail management system.

Plans to train all sworn members in IPC (Interdiction for the Protection of Children) to help patrol officers identify and protect children who may be missing or at risk of exploitation.

Plans to address the mental health needs of inmates and detention officers.

- Plans to implement a countywide radio, records management system, and integrated jail management system.
- Plans to train all sworn members in IPC (Interdiction for the Protection of Children) to help patrol officers identify and protect children who may be missing or at risk of exploitation.
- Plans to address the mental health needs of inmates and detention officers.

Jail Management

Plans to continue addressing the needs of the elderly population.

Plans to address youth needs by working with community centers and staff to provide mentorship.

Supports building a new, more secure evidence storage facility.

As sheriff, "pushed for bail and bond reform, school safety, and new approaches to address substance abuse and mental health issues."

- Plans to continue addressing the needs of the elderly population.
- Plans to address youth needs by working with community centers and staff to provide mentorship.
- Supports building a new, more secure evidence storage facility.
- As sheriff, "pushed for bail and bond reform, school safety, and new approaches to address substance abuse and mental health issues."

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Charles Blackwood

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- 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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