Several Cobb political incumbents facing primary opposition

Ricci graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1982 and enlisted in the Marine Corps, where he served until 1988. Ricci studied Funeral Service and Mortuary Science from 1996 to 1997 at Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service. 

Ricci is currently the director of security for Eastside Church and Christian School. He first joined the Cobb County Department of Corrections in 1988, where he served in various positions including a K-9 handler, emergency medical technician, and SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) medic. He served in the Marietta Police Department in Uniform Patrol from 1997 to 2004. Ricci rejoined the Cobb County Police from 2004 to 2019, where he served as a motor instructor.  

Ricci Mason previously ran for Cobb County Commission Chair in 2020 but did not win the election. 

Plans to use the sheriff’s office resources and partnerships to stop human trafficking, improve investigations, and help victims.

- Plans to use the sheriff’s office resources and partnerships to stop human trafficking, improve investigations, and help victims.

Public Safety

Plans to fully staff the county jail to ensure the safety of officers and inmates.

Plans to cut spending and redirect funds towards enhancing the workforce and ensuring the safety of officers and the community.

Plans to optimize staffing and prioritize qualifications and work experience when selecting candidates for leadership positions.

Plans to put strict financial controls in place, cut down on unnecessary spending for equipment, special units, and high-level positions, and allocate resources efficiently.

- Plans to fully staff the county jail to ensure the safety of officers and inmates.
- Plans to cut spending and redirect funds towards enhancing the workforce and ensuring the safety of officers and the community.
- Plans to optimize staffing and prioritize qualifications and work experience when selecting candidates for leadership positions.
- Plans to put strict financial controls in place, cut down on unnecessary spending for equipment, special units, and high-level positions, and allocate resources efficiently.

Jail Management

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Supports cooperating with ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement).

- Supports cooperating with ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement).

Criminal Justice

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Ricci Mason

Ricci Mason graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1982 and enlisted in the Marine Corps, where he served until 1988. Ricci studied Funeral Service/Mortuary Science from 1996 to 1997 at Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service. 

Ricci Mason is currently the Director of Security for Eastside Church and Christian School. Ricci first joined the Cobb County Department of Corrections in 1988, where he served in various positions including a K-9 handler, Emergency Medical Technician, and SWAT medic. Ricci rejoined the Cobb County Police from 2004 to 2019, where he served as a motor instructor.  

Said, "I am committed to leading the office with honor and integrity, ensuring the safety and well-being of all Cobb residents."

- Said, "I am committed to leading the office with honor and integrity, ensuring the safety and well-being of all Cobb residents."
- Plans to use the sheriff’s office resources and partnerships to stop human trafficking, improve investigations, and help victims.

As of March 23, 2024, Ricci Mason’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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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.

The chief law enforcement officer in the county