Carl is from Salisbury, North Carolina. He attended Perdue University. He has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Perdue University. He lives with his wife and 10 children in the Rockwell area of Rowan County.

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Carl Dangerfield is from Salisbury, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Purdue University Global. He has a wife and three children.

Carl is the founder of Dangerfield Investigations and Consulting, president of Raven Rock Investigations, and an instructor at Rowan Cabarrus Community College. He was previously a criminal investigations detective for the Rowan County Sheriffs Office, a master police officer for Salisbury Police Department, and a law enforcement specialist in the United States Air Force.

Carl Dangerfield's campaign for Rowan County Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

As of January 2, 2026, Carl Dangerfield’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Believes the hiring process for officer's needs to be reformed.

Supports using data-driven 'hot-spot' policing to put deputies where crime is likely to happen before it does.

- Believes the hiring process for officer's needs to be reformed.
- Supports using data-driven 'hot-spot' policing to put deputies where crime is likely to happen before it does.

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Carl Dangerfield

Carl Dangerfield is from Salisbury, North Carolina. He has a wife and three children.

Carl Dangerfield is retired. He was part of the United States Air Force as a Law Enforcement Specialist and the Salisbury Police Department.

Carl Dangerfield is from Salisbury, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Perdue University. He lives with his wife and their ten children in the Rockwell area of Rowan County.

Carl is the founder and owner of a private investigations firm. He works at his private investigations firm, where he has been the owner and operator for the past seven years. He previously served as a law enforcement specialist in the United States Air Force, worked as a police officer with the Thomasville Police Department and the Salisbury Police Department, and joined the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office in 2004, where he led the Criminal Investigations Division until his retirement in 2018.

Carl Dangerfield's campaign for Sheriff of Rowan County is his first entry into politics.

Carl Dangerfield has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Purdue University. He is married, a biological father of three children, and an adopted and stepfather to a total of ten children. He lives in the Rockwell area of Rowan County.

Carl is a private investigator and business owner. He founded and has operated a private investigations firm for the past seven years. He previously worked for the Rowan County Sheriff's Office for 14 years, where he supervised various divisions, including the Criminal Investigations Division. Before joining the Sheriff's Office, he worked for the Salisbury Police Department and the Thomasville Police Department. He began his law enforcement career in the United States Air Force as a law enforcement specialist. He also teaches courses for law enforcement officers, including constitutional law and criminal investigations. 

Carl previously ran for Rowan County sheriff in 2024 but did not win. He retired from the Rowan County Sheriff's Office in 2018 after serving for 14 years. He also served in the United States Air Force.

Carl Dangerfield has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Purdue University. He is married, a biological father of three children, and an adoptive and stepfather to a total of ten children. He lives in the Rockwell area of Rowan County.

Carl is a private investigator and the owner of a private investigations firm. He previously worked as a law enforcement officer for more than 30 years, including with the Rowan County Sheriff's Office, Salisbury Police Department, and Thomasville Police Department. He began his law enforcement career in the United States Air Force as a law enforcement specialist. He also teaches law enforcement certification courses.

Carl previously served in the Rowan County Sheriff's Office from 2004 to 2018. He is currently a private investigator.

Carl is from Salisbury, North Carolina. He attended Perdue University. He has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Perdue University. He lives with his wife and their ten children in the Rockwell area of Rowan County.

Carl is the founder and owner of Dangerfield Private Investigations. He works at Dangerfield Private Investigations, where he has been for seven years. He previously worked as a law enforcement specialist in the United States Air Force, as a police officer with the Thomasville Police Department and the Salisbury Police Department, and as an investigator for the Rowan County Sheriff's Office.

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Jody Burleyson is from a small town. She has a bachelor's degree in public administration. 

Jody Burleyson is from Rowan County. He earned a bachelor's degree from Wingate College. He lives with his wife, Stacey, and his two children in China Grove and attend First Reformed Church - Landis, where Jody is a deacon.

Jody is the owner of a local private investigations firm. He previously worked as a patrol lieutenant for the Rowan County Sheriff s Office for almost 27 years.

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Jody is the owner of a local private investigations firm. He previously worked various roles, including patrol lieutenant and patrol sergeant, for the Rowan County Sheriff's Office, as well as a general manager for Laidlaw Transit.

Jody is a former patrol lieutenant with the Rowan County Sheriff's Office. She served in the department for almost 27 years.

Jody's campaign for Rowan County Sheriff is his first run for public office.

Plans to increase narcotics enforcement and focus on repeat offenders.

Plans to work with local schools to implement better safety programs and create awareness.

Supports "open communication through reliable and timely information" to "increase transparency and community trust."

- Plans to increase narcotics enforcement and focus on repeat offenders.
- Plans to work with local schools to implement better safety programs and create awareness.
- Supports "open communication through reliable and timely information" to "increase transparency and community trust."

Plans to increase recruitment and officer retention by providing "intentional and responsible leadership."

- Plans to increase recruitment and officer retention by providing "intentional and responsible leadership."

Plans to strengthen our resources and department to ensure adequate response.

- Plans to strengthen our resources and department to ensure adequate response.

Jody Burleyson

Jody is the owner of a local private investigations firm. He previously worked various roles, including patrol lieutenant and patrol sergeant, for the Rowan County Sheriff's Office for almost 27 years, as well as a general manager for Laidlaw Transit.

Jody Burleyson's campaign for Rowan County Sheriff is his first run for public office.

- Plans to "increase narcotics enforcement and focus on repeat offenders."
- Plans to "work with local schools to implement better safety programs and create awareness."
- Supports "open communication through reliable and timely information" to "increase transparency & community trust."

- Plans to "increase recruitment & officer retention by providing intentional and responsible leadership."

- Plans to "strengthen our resources and department to ensure adequate response."

Jody is a retired patrol lieutenant. She retired from the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office after almost 27 years in the department. She previously worked as the director of security for Rowan-Salisbury Schools.

Jody Burleyson's campaign for Rowan County Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

Jody is retired. She worked at the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office, where she was a patrol lieutenant for almost 27 years. She previously worked as the director of security for Rowan-Salisbury Schools.

Jody is retired. She previously worked as a patrol lieutenant at the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office for almost 27 years. She served on the Salisbury City Council after earning her degree in Public Administration.

Jody is the owner of a local private investigations firm. She previously worked as a patrol lieutenant for the Rowan County Sheriff s Office for almost 27 years. 

Jody retired from the Rowan County Sheriffs Office as a patrol lieutenant after almost 27 years in the department.

Tim Harrington is from Cabarrus County, North Carolina. He has a bachelor 27s degree in criminal justice management from La Salle University. He has lived in Rowan County for over 40 years, raising his children and now enjoying his grandchildren.

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Tim Harrington is from Cabarrus County. He has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice management from LaSalle University. Tim lives in China Grove.

Tim is a certified department training coordinator. He has also led the development of new police departments, including those in Stallings and Mint Hill. 

Tim was a sergeant for the Stallings Police Department, patrol officer for the Kannapolis Police Department, corporal for the Spencer Police Department, sergeant for the China Grove Police Department, and sergeant for the Mint Hill Police Department.

Tim previously served as a captain with the Stallings Police Department. He has also worked with the East Spencer, China Grove, Kannapolis, and Spencer police departments, as well as the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office.

Tim's campaign for Rowan County Sheriff is his first run for public office.

Said “I don’t think there’s much trust with the sheriff’s office right now and I want to bring that back.”

- Said “I don’t think there’s much trust with the sheriff’s office right now and I want to bring that back.”

Supports making deputy recruitment of local veterans a priority.

- Supports making deputy recruitment of local veterans a priority.

Supports maintaining staffing levels in sheriff's office by getting new hires started in detention center.

- Supports maintaining staffing levels in sheriff's office by getting new hires started in detention center.

Tim Harrington

Tim Harrington is from Cabarrus County, North Carolina. He has lived in Rowan County for over 40 years, raising his children and now enjoying his grandchildren.

Tim is a retired law enforcement officer. He previously worked as a captain with the Stallings Police Department. 

Tim is a retired captain with the Stallings Police Department. He has 32 years of experience in law enforcement, serving with departments throughout Rowan and Cabarrus counties.

Tim Harrington is from Cabarrus County, North Carolina. He has a bachelor 27s degree in criminal justice management from La Salle University. He has lived in Rowan County for over 40 years. He has children and grandchildren.

Tim is a retired law enforcement officer. He previously served as a captain with the Stallings Police Department. He has also worked with police departments throughout Rowan and Cabarrus counties and the surrounding areas. 

Tim Harrington is from Cabarrus County, North Carolina. He has a bachelor 27s degree in criminal justice management from La Salle University. He has lived in Rowan County for over 40 years. He is a father and grandfather.

Tim is currently a police officer for the Stallings Police Department.

Tim Harrington is from Cabarrus County, North Carolina. He has a bachelor27s degree in criminal justice management from La Salle University. He has lived in Rowan County for over 40 years. He is a father and grandfather.

Tim is a detention officer at the Rowan County Detention Center.

Tim is currently a police officer with the Stallings Police Department.

Travis Allen has a bachelor 27s degree from Pensacola Christian College. He and his wife, Michelle, live in Salisbury.

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Travis Allen has a bachelor's degree from Pensacola Christian College. He and his wife, Michelle, live in Salisbury.

Travis is a deputy sheriff with the Rowan County Sheriff's Office.

Travis is currently the Rowan County sheriff. He was elected in 2022. He previously served as a member of the Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education from 2014 to 2022. He ran for Rowan County sheriff in 2010 but did not win.

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Travis is currently the Rowan County sheriff. He was elected in 2022 and previously served on the Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education from 2014 to 2022. He ran for Rowan County sheriff in 2010 but did not win.

As of January 2, 2026, Travis Allen did not have a website or any information online.

Travis Allen

Travis Allen is a deputy sheriff with the Rowan County Sheriff's Office.

Travis Allen is currently the Rowan County sheriff. He was elected in 2022 and previously served on the Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education from 2014 to 2022. He ran for Rowan County sheriff in 2010 but did not win.

Travis Allen has a bachelor 27s degree from Pensacola Christian College. He and his wife, Michelle, live in Salisbury, North Carolina.

Travis is a law enforcement officer with the Rowan County Sheriff's Office.

Travis is currently the Rowan County sheriff. He was elected in 2022 and is currently serving his first term. He previously ran for Rowan County sheriff in 2010 but did not win. He is also a member of the Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education, a position he first won in 2014.

Travis is currently the Rowan County sheriff. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term. He previously ran for Rowan County sheriff in 2010 but did not win.

Travis previously ran for Rowan County sheriff in 2010 and 2022 but did not win. He is currently a member of the Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education, a position he first won in 2014.

Travis Allen is currently a member of the Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education. He was first elected in 2014. He previously ran for Rowan County Sheriff in 2010 and did not win.

- 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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