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

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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."

Public Safety

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."

Jail Management

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

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

Criminal Justice

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 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 "increase recruitment & 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."

About Jody – Jody Burleyson for Sheriff OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN ...

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.

- 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. 