In-depth career look at the 2 candidates for Fayette Sheriff

Babb serves on the McIntosh Trail Community Board, the Criminal Justice Board of Southern Crescent Technical College, and the state Board of Corrections.

Babb has worked in law enforcement for nearly 33 years at the Fayette County Sheriff's Office and Atlanta Police Department. These positions have included captain, street officer, detective, and investigator. Spent 4 years on the S.W.A.T. team. 

Bary Hugh Babb is Fayette County sheriff. He was elected to this position in 2012 and has served 3 terms in this position. He previously lost the election for Sheriff in 2008. 

Barry Babb, Candidate for Fayette County GA Sheriff

As Fayette County Sheriff, said he prioritized "training our deputies in de-escalation, criminal procedure, search and seizure, and proper use of force tactics".

As Fayette County Sheriff, Babb sent daily patrol and booking logs to local papers to ensure transparency.

Wants to put more police officers on the street to reduce response times and have better crowd enforcement.

- As Fayette County Sheriff, said he prioritized "training our deputies in de-escalation, criminal procedure, search and seizure, and proper use of force tactics".
- As Fayette County Sheriff, Babb sent daily patrol and booking logs to local papers to ensure transparency.
- Wants to put more police officers on the street to reduce response times and have better crowd enforcement.

Public Safety

Says renovation of old jail in 2015 has helped reduce overcrowding, especially during pandemic.

- Says renovation of old jail in 2015 has helped reduce overcrowding, especially during pandemic.

Jail Management

Created "fraud unit" to catch identity thieves. 

- Created "fraud unit" to catch identity thieves. 

Criminal Justice

Barry Hugh Babb

- Created "fraud unit" to catch identity thieves

Babb has worked in law enforcement for nearly 33 years at the Fayette County Sheriff's Office and Atlanta Police Department.

Babb was elected to the role of Fayette County sheriff in 2012. He ran in and lost the election for Sheriff in 2008. 

- Says he prioritized "training our deputies in de-escalation, criminal procedure, search and seizure, and proper use of force tactics"
- Sent local papers daily patrol and booking logs for transparency

- Says renovation of old jail in 2015 has helped reduce overcrowding, especially during pandemic

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.

Fayette County Sheriff, Republican Primary

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