Chad Hawkins is from Gaston County, North Carolina. He has an associate's degree in criminal justice from Gaston College, a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Gardner-Webb University, and a master's degree in justice administration from Methodist University.

Chad Hawkins was born and raised in Gaston County. He has an associate's degree in criminal justice from Gaston College, a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Gardner-Webb University, and a master's degree in justice administration from Methodist University.

Chad is the Gaston County sheriff. He has worked in law enforcement since 1994. Before taking office as sheriff, he served as the chief of police in Belmont and Cherryville. He also worked as a police officer and sergeant in the Gastonia Police Department and as a police officer in the Lowell Police Department. Chad has also served as an adjunct professor at Gardner-Webb University and Gaston College. 

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Chad is the Gaston County sheriff. He has served as the chief of police, a police officer, and sergeant, and an adjunct professor.

Chad is currently the sheriff of Gaston County. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

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Supports collaboration with federal agencies such as the U.S. Customs Enforcement "to identify and remove individuals residing in the country illegally, particularly those involved in criminal activities."

Supports targeted, "aggressive" action against "drug trafficking and distribution."

- Supports collaboration with federal agencies such as the U.S. Customs Enforcement "to identify and remove individuals residing in the country illegally, particularly those involved in criminal activities."
- Supports the second amendment.
- Supports targeted, "aggressive" action against "drug trafficking and distribution."

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Supports initiatives, education, and programs that address substance abuse.

- Supports initiatives, education, and programs that address substance abuse.

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- The sheriff is responsible for enforcing the law, managing security in jails and courtrooms. They also oversee daily conditions of the jail and inmates in custody and serve legal documents such as warrants and eviction notices. Their ultimate responsibility is to protect the community. 

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