Candidate Biography (submitted by candidate):

2004-Present, Akal Security (Court Security Officer-US Marshal)

1975-2003 NORTH CAROLINA STATE HIGHWAY PATROL, GREENSBORO, NC

1993-2003, Line Sergeant

• Served as Traffic Safety Information (TSI) Officer for Troop D.
• Planned and organized traffic safety programs.
• Served as media liaison at major incidents by coordinating on-scene media.
• Assisted Highway Patrol in reduction and prevention of crime by targeting programs which address crime in local communities.
• Planned and coordinated special Highway Patrol programs and events.

1975-1993, Trooper Guilford County

1973-1974 DRIVER'S LICENSE OFFICE, DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, DURHAM, NC

1971-1973 SHERIFF'S OFFICE, MOORE COUNTY, CARTHAGE, NC
Deputy Sheriff

Education and Specialized Training:
2002 Criminal Justice Instructor Certification, Raleigh, NC
1999 Mature Driving Program Instructor
1999 Operation Lifesaver Instructor
1999 National Child Passenger Safety Instructor Training, Newton, NC
1994 Operation Kids, National Child Seat Training, Lake Charles, LA
1985 Police Supervision School, Raleigh, NC
1984 Executive Security School, Raleigh, NC
1975 North Carolina Highway Patrol Basic School, Chapel Hill, NC
1973 Attended training for Driver License Examiner, Raleigh NC
1968-1970 Attended Sandhills Community College, Southern Pines, NC
1968 Graduated from Union Pines High School, Cameron, NC
Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate-NC Justice Academy
Awards and Recognition:
2007 Perley A. Thomas Award
Presented by the North Carolina Transportation Hall of Fame
2007 Excellence Award-For Exemplary Performance as a Court Security Officer
Presented by AKAL SECURITY, INC
2000 Community Service Award
Awarded by North Carolina Grange
2000 Officer of the Year
Awarded by North Carolina Grange
1998 International Winner, Public Affairs and Consumer Education Competition
"Marketing Campaign: Public/Private Partnership" category, for Poster entitled
"The Bus Stops Here ... So Should You".
1994 President's Award
Awarded by North Carolina Passenger Safety Association

Interests:Child Passenger Safety, walking, Highway Safety, Politics, Computers, Teaching, Motorcycle riding and Traveling

Since retiring in 2003 from the North Carolina Highway Patrol, I have missed the opportunity to work in a job that can make a difference in people's lives and make this county a safer place to live.  I think illegal drugs have overtaken Guilford County and the Sheriff's Office needs to do more in getting the criminal activity such as drugs, drugs dealers, and gangs out of Guilford County. I think the Sheriff's Office should be in touch with the citizens and become more involved with the community. I am a conservative democrat and I believe that the Sheriff's Office should be more accountable for every penny spent.

I think we need a new leadership and approach in law enforcement in Guilford County. I have over thirty years experience in law enforcement. I know to be a good leader people must trust you in what you say and do. I have lived in Guilford County for 35 years and I have been loyal to the citizens of the state and to this county.

I think that the Sheriff Office should have a program in the middle school to focus on drugs and other criminal activity. Since there's no Dare Program in Guilford County, the Sheriff should help with saving young people from going into criminal activity.