Phil is from Southern Guilford County, North Carolina. He attended John Wesley College. He has a bachelor’s degree in management and ethics from John Wesley College. He also completed the Administrative Officers Program at the University of Louisville.

Phil Byrd is from Guilford County. He earned a bachelor's degree in management and ethics from John Wesley College.

Phil is currently retired. He previously worked as a captain for the Guilford County Sheriff's Office.

Phil Byrd previously ran for Guilford County Sheriff in 2022 but did not win.

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Phil previously ran for Guilford County sheriff in 2022 but did not win.

Plans to have "solid leadership to restructure how service is delivered by the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office," and create an environment to increase officer morale.

Supports "[s]trategies to give officers 'ownership' and responsibility to the outcomes of their performance."

- Plans to have "solid leadership to restructure how service is delivered by the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office," and create an environment to increase officer morale.
- Supports "[s]trategies to give officers 'ownership' and responsibility to the outcomes of their performance."

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Said "[e]mployees must feel part of the organization and have a belief their work is appreciated and they are receiving both, fairness and benefits proportionate to their job duties."

- Said "[e]mployees must feel part of the organization and have a belief their work is appreciated and they are receiving both, fairness and benefits proportionate to their job duties."

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Plans to "[r]eallocate resources to positions that will be more responsive to our citizens and reduce the risk of violent crime."

- Plans to "[r]eallocate resources to positions that will be more responsive to our citizens and reduce the risk of violent crime."

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Phil Byrd is from Southern Guilford County, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree in management and ethics from John Wesley College and completed the Administrative Officers Program at the University of Louisville. 

Phil is a retired law enforcement officer. He previously worked for the Guilford County Sheriff's Office for over 30 years, retiring in 2014 as a captain. During his time there, he commanded the personnel and training division, internal affairs division, school resource officers division, and field operations division. He also served as a detention officer, patrol officer, narcotics officer, and criminal investigator. 

Phil previously ran for Guilford County sheriff in 2022 but did not win. He served in the Guilford County Sheriff's Office for over 30 years, retiring in 2014 at the rank of captain.

Phil is from Southern Guilford County, North Carolina. He attended John Wesley College. He has a bachelor's degree in management and ethics from John Wesley College. He graduated from the Administrative Officers Program at the University of Louisville’s School of Public Administration.

Phil is retired. He previously worked at the Guilford County Sheriff's Office for over 30 years, retiring in 2014 as a captain. During his career, he served as a detention officer, patrol officer, narcotics officer, criminal investigator, and commanded the Personnel & Training, Internal Affairs, School Resource Officers, and Field Operations divisions.

Phil Byrd is from Southern Guilford County, North Carolina. He has a bachelor 27s degree in management and ethics from John Wesley College and completed the Administrative Officers Program at the University of Louisville.

Phil is a former chief deputy of the Guilford County Sheriff's Office. He worked at the sheriff's office for over 30 years and retired in 2014 at the rank of captain.

Phil is from Southern Guilford County, North Carolina. He attended John Wesley College and the University of Louisville’s Administrative Officers Program. He has a bachelor's degree in management and ethics from John Wesley College. He also completed the Administrative Officers Program at the University of Louisville.

Phil is a former chief deputy for the Guilford County Sheriff's Office. He served there for over 30 years, retiring in 2014 as a captain. He commanded the Personnel & Training Division, Internal Affairs Division, School Resource Officers Division and the Field Operations Division, and he began his career as a detention officer, patrol officer, narcotics officer and criminal investigator.

Phil Byrd's campaign for Guilford County Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

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William "Billy" Queen is from North Carolina. He has a master 27s degree from North Carolina A&T State University. 

William "Billy" Queen has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Guilford College and a master 's degree from North Carolina A&T State University. 

Billy is a former law enforcement officer. He previously served as a deputy with the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office, a police officer with the High Point Police Department, a special agent with the United States Treasury Department's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATFE), and a United States Border Patrol agent.

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Billy is a former law enforcement officer, serving as a deputy with the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office, a police officer with the High Point Police Department, a special agent with the United States Treasury Department's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and a United States Border Patrol agent. He is also a veteran of the United States Army.

Billy previously ran for Guilford County sheriff in 2022 but did not win. He is a former deputy with the Guilford County Sheriff's Office and a former police officer with the High Point Police Department. He also served as a special agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for 28 years.

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Billy previously ran for Guilford County sheriff in 2022 but did not win.

For Candidate William (Billy) Queen on Issue public-safety:  
Aims to address drug addiction and mental health as key factors in reducing crime.

Believes addressing drug addiction and mental health are "critical" to reducing crime in the area.

- Believes addressing drug addiction and mental health are "critical" to reducing crime in the area.

As of January 2, 2026, William (Billy) Queen’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. 

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