Holbrooks said while he may not know every aspect that goes into running the Sheriffs Office, he will surround himself with others who can help him learn. My career choice in law enforcement dates back three generations! The five candidates are Bob Cook, Brent Holbrooks, Dereck E. Jones, Chris Browning and Clay Bryson. While hed owned property in Franklin since 1999, he and his late wife moved up permanently in 2015. He says increasing community patrols will be important in curbing the drug issues as well as other criminal activity. I spoke to a MCSO Street supervisor and asked what it would take to get coverage into those areas. I have the unique advantage of experiencing first-hand the multitude of ways law enforcement serves Macon County. Leading up to the primary, The Macon County News will publish candidate profiles for local offices. Im the only one outside the department that can bring change.. The Detention Center is one of the highest liability areas in the Agency., Jones: Personnel. View campaign finance documents for any committee registered with the State Board by searching key words for the title of the committee or the name of the candidate, or find penalties assessed to state committees at the Campaign Document Search by Entity. Among the sheriffs retiring in Western North Carolina who will leave big shoes to fill is Macon County's Robert Holland, who has served in that position for almost two decades. A recount has been called for in the Macon County Sheriff's race. I want to instill trust in the community once again. He also wants to eventually increase the number of deputies on patrol to include one each in Highlands and Nantahala. Jones said that along with combating the ongoing drug issues and associated property and domestic violence crimes including a push to enhance drug treatment and community interdiction services a big priority of his would be enhancing courthouse security. For all the drugs coming out of Atlanta, Athens, right through Macon County, into Jackson County, Swain County.. Jones graduated Franklin High School in 2000, Southwestern Community College in 2008 with an Associate of Arts degree, and Western Carolina University in 2012 attaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. I have said from the time I announced my candidacy for sheriff that we must work together to fight this issue. He says that starts with the community drug dealers. While he has served in a few different capacities, hes currently in charge of the county detention center. Candidates Jones,. As the third generation of his family to work in law enforcement, Holbrooks has spent his adult career with the Macon County Sheriffs Office, starting in 1999 as a deputy. I also have been the affiant on 99 separate telephone facility wire intercepts. Well start with these intermediate community drug dealers and work our way up., He believes for too long the system has been set up to work from the top down with officers on the lookout for the big guys., Weve never got the big guy here. He thinks the solution is starting at the bottom with the local dealers. I want to talk to them and find out what they need., He wants to increase patrol coverage to cover all parts of the county. Its the highest liability position, and during the last three and a half years, Ive had the opportunities administratively to work on the budget with the chief deputy, Jones said. You need somebody that has experience in this field., He wants to partner with federal agencies such as the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. It was unique that he was my mentor when I was just 11 to 12 years old, and now hes my boss, Bryson said. He said by reaching kids at an early age, you can begin sowing the mindset of giving back to community. Money doesnt always buy happiness, he said. He also feels it is important to support law enforcement families, since the stress that comes with the job can be difficult for some families to work through. I have worked every major position, he said. It just happens to be a political position, but I am elected by the people and always for the people. One of the first ways I plan to accomplish this is to refocus the agencies SRO [School Resource Officer] program and to improve the program for all these officers to be more than SROs I want them to be active community law enforcement officers that are geared toward proactive policing and reform. Everything evolves around drug use property crimes, assaults, domestic violence, he said. Bryson: The drug tragedy in Macon County continues to grow; drug dealers are advancing quicker than law enforcement resources can evolve and it seems like we are always one step behind. During that time, he says he has seen from the outside how the Sheriffs Office operates and has a general idea of how theyre doing things. Both Sarah and I enjoy coaching our little ones in community league sports, we also volunteer with various youth and childrens programs at Cowee Church, where we are both members. Candidate Profiles for Macon County Sheriff Candidate Clay Bryson and Brent Holbrooks, the two candidates to respond to interview questions for The Southern Scoop News. That is why I plan to constantly seek out grants and funding opportunities to make mental health resources and substance abuse treatment more readily available and accessible in Western North Carolina. Jones said he is a people person and wants people to know they can talk to him. I dont think we need a new jail facility right now. he said. Dereck Jones and his wife Jessica who works as a public health nurse have three children. It started me leaning this direction and was very impactful on my life.. I enrolled in Basic Law Enforcement Training at Southwestern Community College in the Fall of 1999 to begin my career and on April 11, 2000, On my 21st birthday, I took my Oath of Office with the Macon County Sheriffs Office. Dereck Jones has served in MCSO for 17 years and holds the rank of captain. He said all professions have bad apples and some young people are growing up with a negative impression of law enforcement. I want to further our agency just as Sheriff Holland has worked to do for many years. With more arrests comes the need for more jail space. I will take on the drug dealers in each community and work with outside agencies to provide help to addicts. Most of these concerns centered around the drug problem in Macon County. Macon County Beekeepers will hold their Bee School, Saturday, February 11 and Saturday, February 25, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. 1 month ago NC 4-H Camps Selected to Participate in NC State Crowdfunding Campaign Chris Browning, Clay Bryson, Bob Cook, Brent Holbrooks, and Dereck E. Jones ran in the Republican primary for Macon County Sheriff on May 17, 2022. They want unity. I will press for community-related policies that prompt our Deputies to work with other stakeholders as role models so that, together, our investment in the younger generation yields solid and measurable results. Republican Chris Browning, also running for sheriff, did not return multiple phone calls and Facebook messages requesting an interview for this story. The Macon County Sheriff's Office takes a proactive approach to law enforcement--focusing on working WITH the public and preventing crime before it happens. She is a native of Franklin, NC who returns to WNC after serving as the assistant editor of Women@Forbes and digital producer of the Forbes podcast network. Henderson County Sheriff Erik Summey Republican Charles McDonald Republican Michael Brown Republican Jackson County Board of Education District 4 Judy Watson Henry Ali Laird-Large Wanda. I want to look at what can be done without costing a lot of money and to be a good steward of taxpayer money, he said. Incarceration isnt going to solve the tragedy impacting our friends and neighbors struggling with drug addictions. He chose to run because people were telling him about the issues they were having in the community and with the Sheriffs Office. We need to offer our community members an alternative to turning to drugs and the power and knowledge to break free from addiction, he said. I am community oriented and believe in community partnerships, Jones said. In local races when a candidate wins by less than a 1 percent margin the second vote getter can request a recount, according to NC election law. I will then print each candidates response to the questions in their entirety. . This site supports and informs our residents about voting, candidates, and events to promote this cause. My wife, Sarah, a Macon County School Assistant Principal, and I invite you to learn more about our family and community perspectives by openly encouraging a dialogue between us. The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School girls basketball team made history again Saturday in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, winning the programs first back-to-back state championship title. In Macon County Republican primary, Brent Holbrooks defeated Dereck Jones by just 54 votes, or .74% (32.31% to 31.57%). Thousands of incarcerated laborers built this railroad and nearly all of them were African American. Answer from candidate 5. so forth and so on. DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Macon County Sheriff Jim Root has announced he will run for reelection in 2022. The drug problem affects every single family in Macon County.. We firmly believe that, working together, we CAN make a positive difference in our community. Ive taken great pride to get to know the citizens of Macon County for almost 23 years. Throughout my career, I served in many roles within the Sheriffs Office, first as a patrol deputy. Individuals and organizations had 60-days for final objections on the plan but only if they had previously commented. Additionally, I was told by several citizens they would never vote for a member of the Sheriffs Office again. Its ridiculous.. We have one of the best group of law enforcement officers across the country who dedicate their lives to protect and serve the citizens of Macon County every day. Bryson has served most of his career on patrol but also did two years of narcotics investigations. Its not a want, its a need for the county and long-term its going to save money, he said. Cook said his longest gig was working as an undercover narcotics detective, something he did for 14 years. I bring to the table experience. 4) If you were not running for office, which of the other candidates would you vote for and why? Local offices like district attorneys, county sheriff and county commissioners Polls open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and everyone in line by 7:30 p.m. will be allowed to cast a ballot. With much of my career being spent on patrol, I have experienced the shortages but it wasnt until I became Captain that I was able to see the administrative and structural difficulties of ensuring coverage across the county. Ill pat you on the back when you do a great job, but if you go against my policy, youll suffer the consequences., He said employees want to be treated fairly and equally. Holbrooks noted that he has experience far beyond just encounters during patrol. There were five candidates in the race. We are all fighting the same problem and dealing with many of the same offenders across jurisdictions. I will promise to always give my best effort . He was alderman of the city from 1889 to 1893. I will uphold the U.S. and N.C. Constitution. Right now, I dont have a set date on when we are going to perform it, said Thibault. These things, Im very passionate about. His education program would include more trained School Resource Officers, including a roving K9 unit and K9 demonstrations in the schools. The many be new to Macon County, but they are tried, and true methods used in most areas in the country. Cody Moore has officially announced his candidacy for the 2022 election . I want to get into office, make the changes necessary and train the leaders of tomorrow within my agency.. I believe in adequate coverage for all citizens. He has served many roles in the agency and is currently captain over patrol. The drug problem in Macon County and surrounding areas is epidemic. The following is a combination of information from in-person interviews each candidate did with The Franklin Press and answers they provided via a questionnaire from The Press. My approach to attacking Macon Countys drug problem centers around pooling resources and looking at all angles. This is one of the most frequently mentioned areas that citizens are unhappy with whether it is with drugs or property crimes. Holbrooks final appeal was for people to trust his experience, not only with MCSO but within the greater community. Candidates were asked to provide a short bio and were asked the same questions. I decided to enter the race as a candidate to make a difference not only in the lives of the citizens of Macon County, but also in the operation of the Sheriffs Office., Jones: Macon County is my home. Unlike other news organizations, we made the decision to provide in-depth, regional reporting free to anyone who wanted access to it. What I am willing to do is to send all candidates the exact same questions, and these questions are basic get to know you questions and nothing more. Incarceration isnt going to solve the tragedy impacting our friends and neighbors struggling with drug addictions. Jones: I have been blessed to have worked with some really good law enforcement professionals over the years while on patrol and in investigations. What Otto needs from me as Sheriff may be different from what Highlands needs and I want to hear that from those who work and live in those communities every day. Official community group for the Macon County NC Sheriff's Election. Bryson: With Sheriff Hollands announcement that he will be retiring at the end of his current term, after much prayer and with the support of my family, I decided that I wanted to be part of progressing the sheriffs office forward. I know that I cant always be by their side, so what better way to protect them than to work for an agency that allows you to face the evil in our communities head-on. During my time in law enforcement, I had the pleasure of doing just about anything an officer can do, from patrol to traffic to evidence processing to community policing to investigating burglary and economic crimes, he added. If I says I will accomplish something, I will make every effort to get it done. I know that I cant always be by their side, so what better way to protect them than to work for an agency that allows you to face the evil in our communities head-on. Cook believes that it will take someone from outside MCSO to fix it and noted that hes the best candidate to address the issues facing the community. Yes. Support from our readers will help us maintain and strengthen the editorial independence that is crucial to our mission to help make Western North Carolina a better place to call home. The majority of drugs come from Atlanta, and the majority of those drugs are coming from Mexico, he said. Discuss North Carolina politics. He also wants to provide officers more training on highway interdiction and assign deputies with canine support to work Highway 441. Bryson enrolled in Basic Law Enforcement Training at Southwestern Community College in the Fall of 1999 to begin his career and on April 11, 2000, Brysons 21st birthday, he took his Oath of Office with the Macon County Sheriffs Office. Comment I went around with a captain when we were looking at securing the courthouse with metal detectors and a lot of research went into what we needed and how we could organize and implement the program, he said. I born 45 years ago and raised right here in Macon County. Bryson: As the new Captain over patrol, I have gotten a crash course in the struggles our agency faces to cover all 500 miles of Macon County. Political Candidate Directory Featuring candidates for state, local and federal office. It just happens to be a political position, but I am elected by the people and always for the people. Name on Ballot. The goal is to make it better for everybody in this county., Cook said improvements need to be made to the existing jail and eventually the county will need a new facility. For most of my entire law enforcement career, I have prioritized combating this horrible epidemic and I assure you I will continue to do so as long as I serve Macon County. This proactive approach, outside of the day-to-day in-school role of an SRO will increase the responsibility of SROs to be entire community representatives. Career Opportunities. To submit a listing for consideration, click here . I also worked the Multi-Agency Narcotics Unit a little less than a year, where I bought an array of drugs in western North Carolina. Cook: Considering the Nantahala Community currently has only as a School Resource Officer in their community, they absolutely need additional officers. My heart is in the right place. While Jones boasts diverse experience at MCSO, he highlighted his current role as a good example of why hes prepared to become sheriff. I have proudly served under Sheriff Robbie Holland in a variety of progressively more responsible leadership roles that I hope to have culminate in being elected Sheriff in 2022. If they are a victim of a crime, it will be properly investigated. Lastly, is there anything else you would like voters to know? I believe it is imperative as Sheriff to visit these departments and the various community clubs throughout Macon County on a regular basis to bolster community relations and hear from citizens about what needs to be done and how we can better serve the county. Next, he wants to ensure drug laws are enforced within MCSO jurisdiction. He has three years of college through the Columbia College, Columbia, Mo., and an Associates in Arts degree through the Los Angeles Community College. Early voting is underway across the state. Filing Date. If you can steer them away from that at an early age and follow them along, he said. Those objections trigger a 90-day response time from the U.S. Forest Service. What sets Bryson apart from the field more than anything may be his 21 years running police canines. The transition period will be so important, he said. I will do everything in my power to curb the drug issues Macon County is facing, but the reality is it will never be gone.. They may not be driving straight up 441 but instead following one of the many backroads in and out of the county. From there, I then began working my way through the ranks as a corporal, sergeant, first sergeant, narcotics investigator, SWAT commander, K9 Supervisor/ Trainer, and now as Captain over Patrol. Your support of SMN does not constitute a charitable donation. To win, a candidate must get at least 30 percent of the vote plus one. I know how it affected me as a young man, he said. In addition, Bryson has served on the SRT for years and has been its commander since 2012. Because they are our most valuable asset, it is imperative that we find ways to incentivize our agency and make the retention and recruitment of employees a priority, otherwise, we will continue to put time and money into training new officers only for them to leave to go to other agencies. They are often the first faces our youngest community members meet and may be the first law enforcement officers our children encounter. My father, Homer Holbrooks served as a Sheriffs Deputy for 3-years before being elected as the Sheriff of Macon County where he served with distinction for 16 more years, retiring in 2002. Im a father, Im a husband, and most importantly, Im a Christian, he said. In 1893 he was elected by the largest vote received by any candidate, as a member of the first board of county commissioners of Chatham under the new law for such boards that went into effect at that time. This week is Part I of the sheriffs candidate profiles with Clay Bryson, Bob Cook and Dereck Jones. Were going to get back to enforcing the law the way it is supposed to be done.. Dereck Jones began his law enforcement career in 2005 and has worked his way through the ranks, currently serving as a captain and jail administrator. Root, who was sworn in as sheriff on Monday, June 21, was part of a court battle. The video was released after a group of North Carolina media organizations including Blue Ridge Public Radio filed a complaint seeking its release. I have to serve the needs of the public and the commissioners, he said. This week is Part I of the sheriff's candidate profiles with Clay Bryson, Bob Cook and Dereck Jones. They wanted a change in leadership. By Jake Browning on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 Elections to choose Macon County's next sheriff won't begin until next year, but the race has already become more of a high speed chase. Holbrooks said there is not enough space in the current jail. He said the Sheriffs Office must continue to help educate the community about drug and substance abuse and he wants to see more mental health and rehabilitation resources available. The sheriff is not a title for me, he said. Bryson attends Community Bible Church in Highlands and is an active member of the community. Chris seeks to restore faith and trust in the Macon County Sheriff's Office through service to the community built on the core values of honesty, leadership, and integrity. . His three-prong approach to the problem includes education, enforcement and rehabilitation. This election and change of administration are not about reinventing the wheel, but about putting the right person in office to move this county forward. Just like criminal enterprise is constantly evolving, so is law enforcement, and I want to ensure that we evolve quicker and smarter for the betterment of my friends and neighbors.. The mission of this school is to produce prograrn graduates with the values, life skills, education, and self-discipline necessary to succeed productive citizens. Read The Highlander, Highlands, North Carolina, Phone:1-828-526-4114Main Fax:1-828-526-3658, Address:PO Box 249, Highlands, NC 28741Located:134 N. Fifth Street, Highlands, NC 28741Hours:Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5pm, 2023The Highlander, Highlands, North Carolina. Absolutely for more bed space. Just like every other department and business around the nation, everybody suffers staff shortages, he said. No Democrat is running for sheriff in Graham County. Bryson said incarceration is not going to solve all the problems related to the drug epidemic. News and Updates Events TBD Meet-and-Greet Hotdog Dinner Get to know Chris Browning. In his current district, the political consequences of his decision are only just beginning to emerge. Lastly, I would look at the manning in the courthouse and other areas to see who may be able to move to this vital area.. I want them to be in the schools other than the SROs and have positive interactions with our kids, he said. Chatham County (locally / t t m / CHAT-m) is a county located in the Piedmont area of the U.S. state of North Carolina.As of the 2020 census, the population was 76,285. SROs play an invaluable role in our agency. Quiz yourself on Black history. If you are able, please support The Smoky Mountain News. Sheriff Robert Holland announced on June 18 that he would Premium Content is available to subscribers only. All rights reserved. Jones said fighting the drug epidemic is two pronged: cutting off the drugs on the front end and providing rehabilitation/mental health assistance. He said he would use the tough but caring philosophy he learned in the military. This election and change of administration is not about reinventing the wheel, but about putting the right person in office to move this county forward. It all boils down to preventive maintenance. Of course, others may step up to run for the office, but Root will be a tough incumbent to beat, considering everything that happened in the 2018 race aftermath. Macon County NC Sheriff's Campaign Group Civil process is one of the sheriffs three statutorily mandated duties and requires deputies to serve individuals with non-criminal papers, including domestic violence protective orders. Bryson and his wife Ariel have been married since 2014 and currently reside in the Cullasaja Community of Macon County. Waynesville is Haywood Countys only municipal g Spring 2023 enrollment at Western Carolina Univers Haywood County Schools has new leaders at several Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority received a v Clockwise from top left: Brent Holbrooks, Dereck Jones, Bob Cook, Clay Bryson. It is much different than it was when my grandfather and father both served or even when I began my career 22 years ago. That is something the military instilled in me. I obtained my law enforcement certification from Southwestern Community College and I began working at the Macon County Sherrifs Department in 1999. I will always give you a fair shake, he said. The Smoky Mountain News is a wholly private corporation. Posted at 01:41h . If elected he plans to invite the commissioners and other officials to tour the jail. The honest truth is, no, we arent exactly where we need to be, but I want to continue to build on what so many in this department have worked hard to create. 2) Tell me about your political experience. As a father, my goal has always been to protect them, love them, and defend them to the best of my ability. He was born and raised in Newton, Iowa. 91.1 Welcome 91.9 Fayetteville 90.5 Buxton
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