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Mike is from Syracuse, New York. He is a father and grandfather.

Mike is a Deputy Sheriff for Gwinnett County. He has worked at the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office for the past 17 years, serving in the Training Division and Court Security Operations, and as a Basic Jailer, Field Training Officer, and SWAT Operator. He is a former United States Marine and achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. 

Mike Baker's campaign for Gwinnett County Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

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The candidate's website says, "Public safety must be a priority for the citizens of Gwinnett County... Mike Baker will work for better relationships with the District Attorney’s Office and other law enforcement agencies... to ensure the active pursuit of the criminal element to ensure public safety."

Plans to hold public safety as a priority and develop stronger relations with the District Attorney’s Office and other law enforcement agencies in the Gwinnett County area.

Plans to restore leadership by "refocusing on the mission of the Sheriff’s Office."

Wants to increase deputy retention by implementing more effective employment training, counseling, and recognition.

Plans to optimize the existing budget of the Sheriff's Office.

- Plans to hold public safety as a priority and develop stronger relations with the District Attorney’s Office and other law enforcement agencies in the Gwinnett County area.
- Plans to restore leadership by "refocusing on the mission of the Sheriff’s Office."
- Wants to increase deputy retention by implementing more effective employment training, counseling, and recognition.
- Plans to optimize the existing budget of the Sheriff's Office.

Public Safety

Veterans Intervention Program (VIP)

The candidate's website says, "Mike Baker will work to restore programs such as the Jail Dog Program and the Veteran’s Program and he will maximize the annual operating budget to optimize the existing and potential capabilities of the Sheriff’s Office."

Plans to revitalize and develop programs, including the Jail Dog Program, which rescues dogs from county shelters and offers them for adoption, and the Veteran’s Program, which tries to assist veterans through intervention and treatment plans for drug, alcohol, or mental health problems. 

- Plans to revitalize and develop programs, including the Jail Dog Program, which rescues dogs from county shelters and offers them for adoption, and the Veteran’s Program, which tries to assist veterans through intervention and treatment plans for drug, alcohol, or mental health problems. 

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Said, "The increase in crime in our community is undeniable. We see it every day in the news, on our streets and in our neighborhoods and schools.  As your candidate for Gwinnett Sheriff, I promise to address this issue head-on."

- Said, "The increase in crime in our community is undeniable. We see it every day in the news, on our streets and in our neighborhoods and schools.  As your candidate for Gwinnett Sheriff, I promise to address this issue head-on."

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Mike Baker

The candidate's website says, "Mike’s expertise expanded to the Warrants Unit, Family Violence Unit, and the Automatic License Plate Recognition (LPR) Unit... His achievements included serving warrants... As one of the key deputies in the StarChase program in 2018, Michael's innovative contributions mitigated high-speed pursuits, showcasing his ability to think outside the box."

Plans restore leadership by "refocusing on the mission of the Sheriff’s Office."

- Plans to hold public safety as a priority and develop stronger relations with the District Attorney’s Office and other law enforcement agencies in the Gwinnett County area.
- Plans restore leadership by "refocusing on the mission of the Sheriff’s Office."
- Wants to increase deputy retention by implementing more effective employment training, counseling, and recognition.
- Plans to optimize the existing budget of the Sheriff's Office.

The candidate's website says, "Effective leadership must be restored to the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office. Mike Baker will restore effective leadership by leading through example, refocusing on the mission of the Sheriff’s Office, and increasing deputy retention through better employee training, counseling, and recognition."

The candidate's website says, "Following a thirteen-year tenure in the United States Marine Corps, Mike Baker embarked on a career in Law Enforcement, beginning in the Gwinnett County Sheriff's office... As a Basic Jailer, Mike ensured order and discipline among inmates while fostering a safe and clean environment... His responsibilities extended to preparing investigations, dispensing meals and medications, and managing detainee inquiries."

As of May 8, 2024, Mike Baker’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Mike is a Deputy Sheriff, who has served roles in the Training Division, Court Security Operations, and as a Basic Jailer, Field Training Officer, and SWAT Operator. He previously served as a former United States Marine and achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. 

Mike Baker is a Deputy Sheriff for Gwinnett County. He was elected to this position in 2006, and has served four terms. 

Plans to hold public safety as a priority and develop stronger relations with the District Attorney’s Office amongst other law enforcement agencies in the Gwinnett County area to ensure the limit criminal activity and maximize public safety.

Plans to refocus on the Sheriff's Office mission statement.

- Plans to hold public safety as a priority and develop stronger relations with the District Attorney’s Office amongst other law enforcement agencies in the Gwinnett County area to ensure the limit criminal activity and maximize public safety.
- Plans to refocus on the Sheriff's Office mission statement.
- Wants to increase deputy retention by implementing more effective employment training, counseling, and recognition.

Plans to revitalize and develop programs, including the Jail Dog Program, which rescues dogs from county shelters and offers them for adoption, and the Veteran’s Program, which offers special benefits for veterans such as property tax exemptions and education and tuition assistance. 

- Plans to revitalize and develop programs, including the Jail Dog Program, which rescues dogs from county shelters and offers them for adoption, and the Veteran’s Program, which offers special benefits for veterans such as property tax exemptions and education and tuition assistance. 

As Deputy sheriff, he prepared investigations, dispensed meals and medications, and managed detainee inquiries.

- Plans to optimize the existing budget of the Sheriff's Office.
- As Deputy sheriff, he prepared investigations, dispensed meals and medications, and managed detainee inquiries.

As of May 3, 2024, Mike Baker’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Mike Baker is a former United States Marine who served from 1990 to 2003, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant and receiving numerous medals for his service. After his military career, he transitioned into law enforcement, where he has worked as a Deputy Sheriff, with roles in the Training Division, Court Security Operations, and as a Field Training Officer and SWAT Operator.

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