Melody is a lifelong resident of DeKalb County, Georgia, where she currently resides. She earned her bachelor's degree in sociology from Morris Brown College and a master's degree in General Administration from Central Michigan University. Melody is a member of Saint Philip A.M.E. Church. She has one daughter. 

Melody's law enforcement career spans over 28 years, including roles as Chief Deputy and Chief of Administration at the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, a Master Police Officer with the DeKalb County Police Department, and the first female Chief of Police at Georgia Piedmont Technical College.

Sheriff Melody M. Maddox has served as the DeKalb County Sheriff since December, 2019. She is the first woman to hold this office. She was appointed as Chief Deputy of the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office in July 2019, before becoming Sheriff.

As of March 19, 2024, Melody M. Maddox’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

The candidate's website says, "• Began a cleanup of jail facilities"

Has worked to focused on inmate treatment.

- Has worked to cleanup jail facilities.
- Has worked to focused on inmate treatment.

Jail Management

The candidate's website says, "• Continued building linkages to reduce recidivism"

Has worked to build linkages to reduce recidivism.

- Has worked to build linkages to reduce recidivism.

Criminal Justice

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Melody M. Maddox

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.

DeKalb County Sheriff, Democratic Primary

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