James has a degree in criminal justice from Columbia Southern University and is Georgia POST Certified. He and his wife have two sons. He is a Christian. 

James was most recently a Major at the Camden County Sheriff's Office, and has 28 years of law enforcement experience in Camden County and the State of Georgia. He is also a U.S. Army veteran.

As of July 25, 2024, James K Chaney’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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The candidate's website says, "* Continuous Use of Force training on tasers and shields defense."

Supports continuous use of force training on tasers and shields defense.

The candidate's website says, "Establish crime analysis mapping for public view"

Supports establishing crime analysis mapping for public view. 

The candidate's website says, "* Continuous De-escalation tactics training."

Supports continuous de-escalation tactics training.

- Supports continuous use of force training on tasers and shields defense.
- Supports establishing crime analysis mapping for public view. 
- Supports continuous de-escalation tactics training.

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Plans to update and enforce the Use of Force Policy to reduce inmate violence.

- Plans to update and enforce the Use of Force Policy to reduce inmate violence.

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As of October 25, 2024, Jim Proctor’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Jim Proctor began his law enforcement career in 1988 as a corrections officer for the Camden County Sheriff’s Office and became a Georgia Post Certified Peace Officer in 1989. He has held various positions including jail administrator. He also worked as a police officer for the Brunswick Police Department after resigning from the Camden County Sheriff’s Office in February 2012.

Jim Proctor is the sheriff of Camden County. He was elected in 2012 and is serving his 3rd term.

Promises to work towards placing a Deputy Sheriff in every school across Camden County to protect and foster positive relationships between students, faculty, and law enforcement.

Supports expanding active shooter training.

- Promises to work towards placing a Deputy Sheriff in every school across Camden County to protect and foster positive relationships between students, faculty, and law enforcement.
- Supports expanding active shooter training.

As of October 22, 2024, Jim Proctor’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports collaboration among law enforcement agencies by inviting surrounding agencies to participate in training.

Believes in upholding integrity, honesty, and fairness in all criminal justice matters.

Served on the Gateway Community Service Board.

- Supports collaboration among law enforcement agencies by inviting surrounding agencies to participate in training.
- Believes in upholding integrity, honesty, and fairness in all criminal justice matters.
- Served on the Gateway Community Service Board.

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The County Sheriff is an elected official who acts as the chief law enforcement officer in their county. They are tasked with operating the county jails, keeping courtrooms secure during trials, and keeping the public safe through proper law enforcement. Each Sheriff's Office in Georgia may look a little different in how they hire and run their teams, but all County Sheriffs have the same duties. These duties include the following:

- Operating the county jail
- Providing court security
- Serving civil papers
- Executing arrest warrants
- Providing primary law enforcement within unincorporated areas of the county
- Working with city law enforcement officers to keep municipalities safe

The County Sheriff and their office are unique to other law enforcement agencies in that it has to answer to the people it serves. Historically, a turnover in the Sheriff’s office will likely result in noticeable change within the office, so voting for this office is a very effective way to vote approval or disapproval for how county law enforcement is conducted.

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