The Dallas New Era, Chad Hunton Announces Candidacy for Paulding County Sheriff

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Chad is from Paulding County and graduated from Paulding County High School. He is married to his wife, Jennifer with whom they have five children and one grandchild. Chad volunteered with several organizations, including the Shepherd’s Rest Ministries, the Family Alliance of Paulding, the Paulding Recovery Community Organization Steering Committee, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Chad Hunton has served in the Paulding County Sheriff's Office, where he has worked as jailer, Lieutenant, Director of Training, and Chief Deputy. He assumed responsibilities with the Sheriff's Office, such as Sergeant in the Uniform Patrol Division, SWAT Commander and Captain leading the Warrants and Civil Division. Prior to his law enforcement career, he served in the United States Marine Corps Reserves.

Chad Hunton campaign for Paulding County Sheriff is his first entry into politics. 

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The candidate's website says, "Paulding County's population has increased 14.96% since 2017 when Chad Hunton started serving as the Chief Deputy. In that same time, complaints to the Sheriff's Office have dropped 35.39%."

The candidate's website says, "Chad is dedicated to moving the Sheriff's Office forward with a vision centered on building deeper connections between deputies and the residents they serve... that safety and community well-being are intertwined, and that fostering trust and collaboration is essential for a harmonious, secure Paulding County."

Plans to prioritize developing stronger relationships between deputies and county residents, as he believes that will contribute to increased safety. 

Worked to allocate funds towards increasing staff pay and pension benefits, new technology to fight crime, and "lifesaving kits" to treat overdoses. 

Wants to broaden incentives for training and education aimed to retain and recruit outside talent to work at the Sheiff's Office through advanced training from outside services as he believes that will increase staff participation. 

- The candidate's website says, "Paulding County's population has increased 14.96% since 2017 when Chad Hunton started serving as the Chief Deputy. In that same time, complaints to the Sheriff's Office have dropped 35.39%."
- Plans to prioritize developing stronger relationships between deputies and county residents, as he believes that will contribute to increased safety. 
- Worked to allocate funds towards increasing staff pay and pension benefits, new technology to fight crime, and "lifesaving kits" to treat overdoses. 
- Wants to broaden incentives for training and education aimed to retain and recruit outside talent to work at the Sheiff's Office through advanced training from outside services as he believes that will increase staff participation. 

Public Safety

As of March 19, 2024, Chad Hunton’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Jail Management

Wants to focus on technology and social media to help solve cases more efficiently by hiring a Criminal and Data Analyst for to help with operate technology as he believes this will allow for a focus on vehicular accidents and the causes and pinpointing criminal activity.

Wants to develop a case team through outside recruitment to work on open cases and partner with community organizations that target" critical issues plaguing our county such as opioid abuse, addiction recovery, family violence, and mental health." as a measure of reducing crime through "legitimacy". 

- Wants to focus on technology and social media to help solve cases more efficiently by hiring a Criminal and Data Analyst for to help with operate technology as he believes this will allow for a focus on vehicular accidents and the causes and pinpointing criminal activity.
- Wants to develop a case team through outside recruitment to work on open cases and partner with community organizations that target" critical issues plaguing our county such as opioid abuse, addiction recovery, family violence, and mental health." as a measure of reducing crime through "legitimacy". 

Criminal Justice

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Chad Hunton

Chad is from Paulding Count and graduated from Paulding County High School. He is married to his wife, Jennifer with whom they have five children and one grandchild. Chad volunteered with several organizations, including the Shepherd’s Rest Ministries, the Family Alliance of Paulding, the Paulding Recovery Community Organization Steering Committee, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

The candidate's website says, "● Detect security incidents, protect against malicious, deceptive, fraudulent, or illegal activity, or prosecute those responsible for such activities;"

The candidate's website says, "Detect security incidents, protect against malicious, deceptive, fraudulent, or illegal activity, or prosecute those responsible for such activities;"

The candidate's website says, "The Sheriff's Office places importance on having a work environment that supports the mission of keeping Paulding safe. Chief Deputy Hunton has been serving since 1997."

Chad Hunton is a local resident of Paulding County, where he graduated from Paulding County High School. He is a husband and father to five children. Chad has volunteered for Shepherd’s Rest Ministries, the Family Alliance of Paulding, the Paulding Recovery Community Organization Steering Committee, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Chad Hunton has served in the Paulding County Sheriff's Office, where he has worked as a jailer, Lieutenant, Director of Training, and Chief Deputy. His career at the Sheriff's Office includes roles such as SWAT Commander and developer of various community and law enforcement initiatives. Prior to his law enforcement career, he enlisted and served in the United States Marine Corps Reserves.

As of April 15, 2024, Chad Hunton’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Worked to achieve better pay for staff, new technology to fight crime, and "lifesaving kits" to treat overdoses. Chad wants to continue to increase staff salaries and pension benefits.

Wants to partner with community organizations that address "critical issues plaguing our county such as opioid abuse, addiction recovery, family violence, and mental health."

Wants to bring outside services in for advanced training and open facilities to other agencies in order to increase staff participation. He plans to implement outside training and education for staff to attend. He said, "This will...allow opportunities for staff to learn different concepts and ideas, creating an environment for career growth."

- The candidate's website says, "Paulding County's population has increased 14.96% since 2017 when Chad Hunton started serving as the Chief Deputy. In that same time, complaints to the Sheriff's Office have dropped 35.39%."
- The candidate's website says, "Chad is dedicated to moving the Sheriff's Office forward with a vision centered on building deeper connections between deputies and the residents they serve... that safety and community well-being are intertwined, and that fostering trust and collaboration is essential for a harmonious, secure Paulding County."
- Worked to achieve better pay for staff, new technology to fight crime, and "lifesaving kits" to treat overdoses. Chad wants to continue to increase staff salaries and pension benefits.
- Wants to partner with community organizations that address "critical issues plaguing our county such as opioid abuse, addiction recovery, family violence, and mental health."
- Wants to bring outside services in for advanced training and open facilities to other agencies in order to increase staff participation. He plans to implement outside training and education for staff to attend. He said, "This will...allow opportunities for staff to learn different concepts and ideas, creating an environment for career growth."

Wants to create a "cold case team" by attracting additional criminal investigative detectives who have retired from other agencies to assist with working on open cases.

Wants to hire a Criminal and Data Analyst on staff to help the county utilize technology and adjust as it continues to change. He believes this will allow for a focus on vehicular accidents and the causes and pinpointing criminal activity.

Said, "We will continue to build, revise, and keep our policies up to date with state law, case law and best practices plus being easily accessible to staff. With supervisors and command staff ensuring that our procedures are being followed and enforced to make sure we are providing the services expected by our community."

- Wants to create a "cold case team" by attracting additional criminal investigative detectives who have retired from other agencies to assist with working on open cases.
- Wants to hire a Criminal and Data Analyst on staff to help the county utilize technology and adjust as it continues to change. He believes this will allow for a focus on vehicular accidents and the causes and pinpointing criminal activity.
- Said, "We will continue to build, revise, and keep our policies up to date with state law, case law and best practices plus being easily accessible to staff. With supervisors and command staff ensuring that our procedures are being followed and enforced to make sure we are providing the services expected by our community."

Chad Hunton is a local resident of Paulding County, where he graduated from Paulding County High School. He is a family man, raising five children. Specific details about the church he attends are not provided, nor is there additional information about his personal life outside of his professional and community service activities.

Chad Hunton has served in the Paulding County Sheriff's Office, where he has risen through the ranks from a jailer to Lieutenant and Director of Training, and eventually to Chief Deputy. His career at the Sheriff's Office includes roles such as SWAT Commander and the development of various community and law enforcement initiatives. Prior to his law enforcement career, he enlisted and served in the United States Marine Corps Reserves.

As of April 2, 2024, Chad Hunton’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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

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