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Madison Announces Candidacy For Henry County Sheriff

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C.J. grew up in Compton, California but he moved to Georgia in 2011. He has studied criminal justice and completed multiple training courses in law enforcement and fire fighting. C.J. lives in Stockbridge, Georgia with his family. 

C.J. has worked with the Butts County Sheriff Department for over three years. Prior, he held various positions in the Fulton County Police Department and the Jonesboro Police Department. C.J. has also served in the United States Marine Corps. 

Cornell “C.J.” Madison Jr's campaign for county sheriff is his first entry into politics.

Plans to "tackle issues of violent crime, jail overcrowding, and the illicit drug trade within the county."

Plans to "expand training avenues for county residents, offering instruction in areas such as first aid, responding to active shooters, practicing firearms safety, and appropriately reporting potential criminal incidents (encouraging a “see something, say something” approach)."

Wants to "collaborate closely with local municipal agencies, aiming to establish a strong partnership and garner support from both state and federal entities.”

- Plans to "tackle issues of violent crime, jail overcrowding, and the illicit drug trade within the county."
- Plans to "expand training avenues for county residents, offering instruction in areas such as first aid, responding to active shooters, practicing firearms safety, and appropriately reporting potential criminal incidents (encouraging a “see something, say something” approach)."
- Wants to "collaborate closely with local municipal agencies, aiming to establish a strong partnership and garner support from both state and federal entities.”

Public Safety

Intends to allocate funding to prevent jail overcrowding.

Plans to "establish an initiative to utilize inmate labor to assist with cleaning the roads, byways, and communities within the county.”

- Intends to allocate funding to prevent jail overcrowding.
- Plans to "establish an initiative to utilize inmate labor to assist with cleaning the roads, byways, and communities within the county.”

Jail Management

As of March 19, 2024, Cornell "C.J." Madison Jr’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Cornell "C.J." Madison Jr

C.J. grew up in Compton, California but he moved to Georgia in 2011. He has studied Criminal Justice and completed multiple training courses in law enforcement and fire fighting. CJ lives in Stockbridge, Georgia with his family. 

Cornell “C.J.” has worked with the Butts County Sheriff Department for over three years. Prior he held various positions in the Fulton County Police Department and the Jonesboro Police Department. C.J. has also served in the United States Marine Corps. 

Cornell “C.J.” Madison Jr is running for County Sheriff in Henry County. 

The candidate’s website says, “ In my role as Sheriff, I am committed to tackling issues of violent crime, jail overcrowding, and the illicit drug trade within the county. I will collaborate closely with local municipal agencies, aiming to establish a strong partnership and garner support from both state and federal entities.”

The candidate’s website says, “ We aim to expand training avenues for county residents, offering instruction in areas such as first aid, responding to active shooters, practicing firearms safety, and appropriately reporting potential criminal incidents (encouraging a “see something, say something” approach). This initiative seeks to enhance interaction with the youth in Henry County, fostering a connection with law enforcement founded on trust and credibility.”

- The candidate’s website says, “ In my role as Sheriff, I am committed to tackling issues of violent crime, jail overcrowding, and the illicit drug trade within the county. I will collaborate closely with local municipal agencies, aiming to establish a strong partnership and garner support from both state and federal entities.”
- The candidate’s website says, “ We aim to expand training avenues for county residents, offering instruction in areas such as first aid, responding to active shooters, practicing firearms safety, and appropriately reporting potential criminal incidents (encouraging a “see something, say something” approach). This initiative seeks to enhance interaction with the youth in Henry County, fostering a connection with law enforcement founded on trust and credibility.”

C.J. wants to allocate funding to prevent jail overcrowding

The candidate’s website says, “As your elected Sheriff, I will establish an initiative to utilize inmate labor to assist with cleaning the roads, byways, and communities within the county.”

- C.J. wants to allocate funding to prevent jail overcrowding
- The candidate’s website says, “As your elected Sheriff, I will establish an initiative to utilize inmate labor to assist with cleaning the roads, byways, and communities within the county.”

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