As of May 15, 2024, Keith L. Howard’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Keith is a Chief Deputy. He is a former Georgia State Trooper. 

Keith L. Howard ran for County Sheriff in the 2016 and 2020 elections, but did not win. 

Howard Says His Campaign for Bulloch County Sheriff Focuses on ‘Giving People a Choice’

Would institute reserve deputies on a volunteer basis to assist with things like the Kiwanis Fair, critical events such as storms or searches for lost individuals, and even funeral escorts.

- Would institute reserve deputies on a volunteer basis to assist with things like the Kiwanis Fair, critical events such as storms or searches for lost individuals, and even funeral escorts.

Public Safety

As of March 19, 2024, Keith L. Howard’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Jail Management

- Plans to reduce drug and gang violence.

Criminal Justice

Keith L. Howard

INSIDER: Sheriff Candidate Noel Brown

Noel resides in Portal with his wife and two children.

Introducing Bulloch County Primary Election Candidates

Noel has served the Bulloch County Sheriff's Office for about 26 years. He previously worked with the Georgia Southern University Police Department and served on the United States Air Force.

TGV: Brown Seeks Third Term

Noel J. Brown currently serves as Sheriff of Bulloch County. He was first elected in 2016 and has served two terms.

Advocated for placing a school resource officer in every school in Bulloch County.

Planned on starting a traffic enforcement unit for dealing with the increase in motor vehicle accidents and traffic violations.

Wants to "focus on quality training for our Deputies with an emphasis on specialized training such as criminal interdiction, advanced investigative courses and training that deals specifically with responding to persons with severe mental health issues."

Plans to "acquire modern equipment, especially high-tech systems and devices, that aid in locating and apprehending violent criminals as well as solving serious crimes."

- Advocated for placing a school resource officer in every school in Bulloch County.
- Planned on starting a traffic enforcement unit for dealing with the increase in motor vehicle accidents and traffic violations.
- Wants to "focus on quality training for our Deputies with an emphasis on specialized training such as criminal interdiction, advanced investigative courses and training that deals specifically with responding to persons with severe mental health issues."
- Plans to "acquire modern equipment, especially high-tech systems and devices, that aid in locating and apprehending violent criminals as well as solving serious crimes."

Worked to expand the jail to accommodate the increasing number of inmates and improve working conditions for employees.

- Worked to expand the jail to accommodate the increasing number of inmates and improve working conditions for employees.

As of March 19, 2024, Noel J. Brown did not have a website or any information online.

Noel J. Brown

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.