Sheriff Richard Roundtree

Richard is from Augusta, Georgia and graduated from T.W Josey High School. He holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and a master's of education in counseling and psychology from Troy State University. He co-founded the Dad’s in Action organization, a mentoring group for at-risk children, and has served as Vice President of the Richmond County Council of PTA, and serves on the Board of Directors for Easter Seals of Augusta.

Richard is an instructor for the local police academies teaching homicides, violent crimes and constitutional law, where he has been for 25 years. He also attended the FBI academy in 2008 and completed over 3,000 hours of formal law enforcement training. 

Richard Roundtree is the County Sheriff in Richmond County. He was elected to this position in 2012, and has served three terms. 

Meet Richmond County sheriff candidate Incumbent Richard Roundtree

Plans to continue focusing on addressing gun violence, especially amongst youth, claiming is spans beyond law enforcement, calling it a "community project"

Said retaining deputies is a major issue, which he attributes to nationwide shortages in law-enforcement personnel. 

Said "If you continue to not support law enforcement, it will make your city less safe."

Developed a Sheriff's council as a means of communicating ideas and concerns amongst deputies.

Increased accessibility to public safety information in the local community using social media.

Developed community watch programs and anti-drug programs in schools.

Created a traffic division aimed to prevent pedestrian accidents on roads in Augusta-Richmond County.

As county sheriff, developed a citizen's advisory board of 12 members, citizens academy teaching about law enforcement and the sheriff's office, and a Youth Explorer program focusing on public safety.

As county sheriff, developed a Flock camera program aimed to increase safety, beginning with 25 cameras and expanding to over 100 in the city of Augusta.

As county sheriff, mplemented a Reserve Deputy Program to increase the size of the police force by having trained volunteers assist officers.

- Plans to continue focusing on addressing gun violence, especially amongst youth, claiming is spans beyond law enforcement, calling it a "community project"
- Said retaining deputies is a major issue, which he attributes to nationwide shortages in law-enforcement personnel. 
- Said "If you continue to not support law enforcement, it will make your city less safe."
- Developed a Sheriff's council as a means of communicating ideas and concerns amongst deputies.
- Increased accessibility to public safety information in the local community using social media.
- Developed community watch programs and anti-drug programs in schools.
- Created a traffic division aimed to prevent pedestrian accidents on roads in Augusta-Richmond County.
- As county sheriff, developed a citizen's advisory board of 12 members, citizens academy teaching about law enforcement and the sheriff's office, and a Youth Explorer program focusing on public safety.
- As county sheriff, developed a Flock camera program aimed to increase safety, beginning with 25 cameras and expanding to over 100 in the city of Augusta.
- As county sheriff, mplemented a Reserve Deputy Program to increase the size of the police force by having trained volunteers assist officers.

Public Safety

As of March 23, 2024, Richard Roundtree did not have a website or any information online.

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Richard Roundtree

Richard is from Augusta, Georgia and graduated from T.W Josey High School. He holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice in 1991 and a master's of education in counseling and psychology from Troy State University in 2006. He co-founded the Dad’s in Action organization, a mentoring group for at-risk children, and has served as Vice President of the Richmond County Council of PTA, and serves on the Board of Directors for Easter Seals of Augusta.

As county sheriff, he developed a Flock camera program aimed to increase safety, beginning with 25 cameras and expanding to over 100 in the city of Augusta.

As County Sheriff, he developed a citizen's advisory board of 12 members, citizens academy teaching about law enforcement and the sheriff's office, and a Youth Explorer program focusing on public safety.

Implemented a Reserve Deputy Program to increase the size of the police force by having trained volunteers assist officers.

- As county sheriff, he developed a Flock camera program aimed to increase safety, beginning with 25 cameras and expanding to over 100 in the city of Augusta.
- Plans to continue focusing on addressing gun violence, especially amongst youth, claiming is spans beyond law enforcement, calling it a "community project"
- Said retaining deputies is a major issue, which he attributes to nationwide shortages in law-enforcement personnel. 
- Said "If you continue to not support law enforcement, it will make your city less safe."
- As County Sheriff, he developed a citizen's advisory board of 12 members, citizens academy teaching about law enforcement and the sheriff's office, and a Youth Explorer program focusing on public safety.
- Developed a Sheriff's council as a means of communicating ideas and concerns amongst deputies.
- Implemented a Reserve Deputy Program to increase the size of the police force by having trained volunteers assist officers.
- Increased accessibility to public safety information in the local community using social media.
- Developed community watch programs and anti-drug programs in schools.
- Created a traffic division aimed to prevent pedestrian accidents on roads in Augusta-Richmond County.

As of March 23, 2024, Richard Roundtree did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Richard Roundtree is the County Sheriff in Richmond County. He was appointed to that position in 2012, and has served three terms. 

Created a traffic division aimed to prevent pedestrian accidents on the roads of Augusta-Richmond County.

- As county sheriff, he developed a Flock camera program aimed to increase safety, beginning with 25 cameras and expanding to over 100 in the city of Augusta.
- Plans to continue focusing on addressing gun violence, especially amongst youth, claiming is spans beyond law enforcement, calling it a "community project"
- Said retaining deputies is a major issue, which he attributes to nationwide shortages in law-enforcement personnel. 
- Said "If you continue to not support law enforcement, it will make your city less safe."
- As County Sheriff, he developed a citizen's advisory board of 12 members, citizens academy teaching about law enforcement and the sheriff's office, and a Youth Explorer program focusing on public safety.
- Developed a Sheriff's council as a means of communicating ideas and concerns amongst deputies.
- Implemented a Reserve Deputy Program to increase the size of the police force by having trained volunteers assist officers.
- Increased accessibility to public safety information in the local community using social media.
- Developed community watch programs and anti-drug programs in schools.
- Created a traffic division aimed to prevent pedestrian accidents on the roads of Augusta-Richmond County.

Richard is from Augusta, Georgia and graduated from T.W Josey High School. He holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice in 1991 and a master's of education in counseling and psychology from Troy State University in 2006 and attended the FBI National Academy in 2008. He also co-founded the Dad’s in Action organization, a mentoring group for at-risk children, and has served as Vice President of the Richmond County Council of PTA, and serves on the Board of Directors for Easter Seals of Augusta.

Richard Roundtree is the County Sheriff in Richmond County. He was elected in 2012, and has served three terms. 

Said a major issue is to retaining deputies, which he attributes to nationwide shortages.

- As county sheriff, he developed a Flock camera program aimed to increase safety, beginning with 25 cameras and expanding to over 100 in the city of Augusta.
- Plans to continue focusing on addressing gun violence, especially amongst youth, claiming is spans beyond law enforcement, calling it a "community project"
- Said a major issue is to retaining deputies, which he attributes to nationwide shortages.
- Said "If you continue to not support law enforcement, it will make your city less safe."
- As County Sheriff, he developed a citizen's advisory board of 12 members, citizens academy teaching about law enforcement and the sheriff's office, and a Youth Explorer program focusing on public safety.
- Developed a Sheriff's council as a means of communicating ideas and concerns amongst deputies.
- Implemented a Reserve Deputy Program to increase the size of the police force by having trained volunteers assist officers.
- Increased accessibility to public safety information in the local community using social media.
- Developed community watch programs and anti-drug programs in schools.
- Created a traffic division aimed to prevent pedestrian accidents on the roads of Augusta-Richmond 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