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 May 15, 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.

Public Safety

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.

Jail Management

As of March 19, 2024, James K Chaney’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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James K Chaney

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

Kevin 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 May 14, 2024, James K Chaney’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Said, "Give our community a sense of purpose (this is their agency - help us make our community safe)"

Said, "I promise to work diligently to challenge our employees to achieve their potential and provide the utmost services to the citizens of Camden County... Myself and staff must work to maintain open lines of communication with all employees and citizens to ensure the success of the Sheriff’s Office."

The candidate's website says, "* Establish a Use Of Force review panel to evaluate every UOF incident and use the results as both a training guide with officers and Investigation of the event."

Said, "Starting day one, I plan to update and enforce the Use of Force Policy. This policy will focus on preventing the type of abuses we have all seen... Violation of any Sheriff's Office Policy will be reason for discipline up to and including termination."

The candidate's website says, "* Create a public steering committee to include members of the public to engage on all activities at the Sheriff's Office including the Use of Force Incidents."

Aims to create a public steering committee to include members of the public to engage on all activities at the Sheriff's Office including the Use of Force Incidents."

Said, "It is very clear to me and anyone else that has seen all the beatings inside the Sheriff's Office, this is a serious problem."

As of May 3, 2024, James K Chaney’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Kevin has 28 years of law enforcement experience in Camden County and the State of Georgia. His career includes service as a Deputy Sheriff in Grady County during the 1970s. Additionally, he has a military background as a U.S. Army veteran.

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.

The chief law enforcement officer in the county