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. 

Campaign filings show significant dollars already spent in 2026 ...

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.”

Public Safety

Supports making deputy recruitment of local veterans a priority.

- Supports making deputy recruitment of local veterans a priority.

Jail Management

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.

Criminal Justice

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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.

- 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. 