Brandon Johnson has a wife and two children.

Brandon has 13 years of law enforcement experience.

Brandon Johnson's campaign for Surry County Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

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Brandon Johnson

Brandon is a law enforcement officer with 13 years of experience.

Brandon has 13 years of experience in law enforcement.

Brandon is a law enforcement officer with 13 years of experience at the Surry County Sheriff's Office.

Brandon previously ran for Surry County sheriff in 2026 but did not win.

Brandon is a law enforcement officer. He works at the Surry County Sheriff's Office. He previously worked with community addiction recovery groups.

Brandon Johnson's campaign for Surry Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

Brandon is a law enforcement officer. He has worked on the front lines for 13 years.

Brandon Johnson's campaign for Surry County sheriff is his first entry into politics.

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Sheriff Hiatt and his wife, Rhonda, are active members of Highland Park Baptist Church in Mount Airy. 

Steve C. Hiatt is married and an active member of Highland Park Baptist Church in Mount Airy. 

Steve is currently the sheriff of Surry County. He was first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022.

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Supports school safety by assigning resource officers to every public school in Surry County and continuing DARE education in 5th-grade classrooms.

Supports school safety by assigning resource officers to every public school in Surry County.

- Supports school safety by assigning resource officers to every public school in Surry County.

Supports local management of pre-trial release programs to reduce jail overcrowding.

- Supports local management of pre-trial release programs to reduce jail overcrowding.

- Supports inmate rehabilitation programs.

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As sheriff, launched the Inmate Litter Program, which cleans county roads and provides structured work for inmates.

As sheriff, oversaw the construction of a new detention center.

As sheriff, partnered with Paytel Communications to provide inmates with tablets featuring the Pathway to Achieve education program.

- 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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