Brian Chism is from Brunswick County, North Carolina. He graduated from South Brunswick High School and the FBI National Academy. He and his wife, Serena, have been married since 2005. They live in Bolivia, North Carolina.

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Brian Chism graduated from the FBI National Academy. He has a wife.

Brian is the sheriff of Brunswick County. He began his law enforcement career in 2004 with the Brunswick County Sheriff s Office. He previously worked in the patrol unit, K9 unit, and a special operations unit that focused on street-level drug interdiction. He was promoted to chief deputy in August 2022. 

Brian has worked in law enforcement since 2004.

Brian is currently the sheriff of Brunswick County. He was appointed to the position in May 2023. He began his law enforcement career in 2004 with the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office.

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Brian is currently the sheriff of Brunswick County. He was appointed to the position in May 2023.

As of January 2, 2026, Brian M. Chism did not have a website or any information online.

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For Candidate Brian M. Chism on Issue jail-management:  
Supports providing educational and rehabilitative programs to improve reentry success for inmates.

Supports providing educational and rehabilitative programs to improve reentry success for inmates.

- Supports providing educational and rehabilitative programs to improve reentry success for inmates.

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Brian M. Chism

As of January 2, 2026, Brian M. Chism’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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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. 