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."

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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.

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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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David LaBarre has lived and worked in Durham area of North Carolina for much of his life. He earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from East Carolina University and completed specialized law enforcement training, including certification through the FBI Hazardous Devices School.

David is the director of planning and development. He works at the Durham County Sheriff’s Office, where he has been since 2017. He previously worked at the Durham County Sheriff’s Office as a patrol sergeant, narcotics investigator and intelligence unit sergeant and served on the FBI Safe Streets Taskforce.

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David currently works as the director of planning and development for the Durham County Sheriff’s Office. He previously worked as a law enforcement officer, serving in roles including detective, intelligence unit sergeant, and hazardous devices technician, and was assigned to the FBI Raleigh-Durham Violent Gang Safe Streets Task Force.

David LaBarre's campaign for Orange County Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

David's campaign for Orange County Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

Supports a data-informed and locally driven approach to public safety that emphasizes prevention, avoids discriminatory practices, and uses alternatives to traditional policing for non-violent situations.

- Supports a data-informed and locally driven approach to public safety that emphasizes prevention, avoids discriminatory practices, and uses alternatives to traditional policing for non-violent situations.

Supports expanding mental health and addiction services within detention facilities and emphasizes jail operations that prioritize safety, treatment, and responsible administration.

- Supports expanding mental health and addiction services within detention facilities and emphasizes jail operations that prioritize safety, treatment, and responsible administration.

Emphasizes prevention, rehabilitation, and accountability within the criminal justice system, including alternatives to arrest for non-violent offenses and increased transparency in law enforcement.

- Emphasizes prevention, rehabilitation, and accountability within the criminal justice system, including alternatives to arrest for non-violent offenses and increased transparency in law enforcement.

David LaBarre

David LaBarre has lived and worked in Durham area of North Carolina for much of his life. He earned a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from East Carolina University and completed specialized law enforcement training, including certification through the FBI Hazardous Devices School. 

David currently works as the Director of Planning and Development for the Durham County Sheriff’s Office. He previously worked as a law enforcement officer, serving in roles including detective, intelligence unit sergeant, and hazardous devices technician, and was assigned to the FBI Raleigh-Durham Violent Gang Safe Streets Task Force.

David is the director of planning and development at the Durham County Sheriff’s Office, where he has been since 2017. He previously worked as a patrol sergeant, a narcotics investigator, an intelligence unit sergeant and on the FBI Safe Streets Taskforce.

David is a law enforcement officer with over 20 years of experience. He joined the Durham County Sheriffs Office in 2003, serving in diverse roles including patrol, narcotics, and the FBI Safe Streets Taskforce. After a career-ending injury in 2016, he returned to the Sheriffs Office in a civilian executive role, where he led strategic planning, budgeting, and major reform efforts focused on equity, accountability, and public safety.

David is currently the director of planning and development for the Durham County Sheriff's Office. He has served in this role since 2017. David has been a sworn law enforcement officer since 2003.

- 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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