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Dave Roberson

REPUBLICAN

Dave Roberson is running for Floyd County Sheriff, Republican Primary.

Personal background

Dave has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and corrections from Shorter University and attended Georgia Highlands College. He is a Board Member of the Sexual Assault Center of NWGA and a member of the Noon Optimist Club of Rome and the Coosa Valley Fraternal Order Of Police. He was recognized with the Georgia Department of Community Supervision Public Stakeholder Award in 2022.

Professional background

Dave spent 29 years of continuous service with the Floyd County Sheriff's Office. He is certified as a jail officer, peace officer, general instructor, and crisis intervention training (CIT) instructor through the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.).

Political background

Dave Roberson is the County Sheriff for Floyd County. He was elected in 2020 and is serving his first term.

Public Safety

Wants collaboration between the Sheriff’s Office and commissioners, the District Attorney’s Office, courts, other law enforcement agencies, schools, churches, and community organizations.

Wants to improve mental health, the "opioid crisis," and school safety.

Launched an agency app to help keep the public connected and informed.

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Jail Management

Said, "I am committed to being a good steward of taxpayer dollars and seeking opportunities to offset costs and recoup dollars instead of burdening taxpayers with budget increases."

Opened medical and mental health wings at the jail.

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Criminal Justice

Promises to invest in initiatives like our Floyd Re-Entry Education and Discharge Program, aimed at reducing recidivism (the tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend).

Believes prevention education programs will positively impact youth, proactively tackling issues like drugs, violence, and gangs.

Wants to attract and retain "high-quality, professional, and service-oriented staff members."

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