Jeffrey holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from West Georgia College in 1986 and a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Columbus State University. He is married to his wife, Darlene, with whom they have four sons and two grandsons. The Turner family attends Greater Works Missionary Baptist Church. He was appointed to several committees, including the Governor’s Funding Committee on Juvenile Justice, the Executive Board of the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC), and the Metro Urban Chairs Committee.

Jeffrey previously served as a patrolman with the Clayton County Police Department, and later was appointed as the first African American Chief of Police. 

Jeffrey E. Turner is the Chairman of the Clayton County Board of Commissioners. He was elected to this position in 2012 and has served three terms. 

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Believes county safety is enhanced by the sheriff's department focusing on core duties and collaborating with local police for support and as necessary.

Believes county safety is enhanced by the sheriff's department focusing on core duties such as courthouse security, serving civil and criminal warrants, and the maintenance and operation of the county jail.

The candidate's website says, "The men and women of the sheriff’s office deserve to be equipped with the best equipment available for their safety and the safety of the citizens."

Wants to provide the sheriff's office with "the best equipment available for their safety and the safety of the citizens" by requesting a "reasonable budget..." from the government. 

The candidate's website says, "· Be fiscally responsible by utilizing taxpayer's money in a responsible, transparent and reasonable manner to provide the best protection and services to the citizens of Clayton County."

Advocates for fiscal responsibility by "utilizing taxpayer's money in a responsible, transparent and reasonable manner..."

Said, "Reunite all of the law enforcement entities within the county by creating an environment where everyone works together... to overcome the public safety challenges that face our county and its citizens."

Wants to promote collaboration amongst all law enforcement entities within Clayton County.

The candidate's website says, "Increase communications with citizens and other law enforcement entities through social media platforms, print and news outlets."

Plans to "increase communications with citizens and other law enforcement entities through social media platforms, print and news outlets."

The candidate's website says, "Improve the departments image and relationship with media outlets to increase transparency and trust in the community."

Supports improving "the department's image and relationship with media outlets to increase transparency and trust in the community."

- Believes county safety is enhanced by the sheriff's department focusing on core duties such as courthouse security, serving civil and criminal warrants, and the maintenance and operation of the county jail.
- Wants to provide the sheriff's office with "the best equipment available for their safety and the safety of the citizens" by requesting a "reasonable budget..." from the government. 
- Advocates for fiscal responsibility by "utilizing taxpayer's money in a responsible, transparent and reasonable manner..."
- Wants to promote collaboration amongst all law enforcement entities within Clayton County.
- Plans to "increase communications with citizens and other law enforcement entities through social media platforms, print and news outlets."
- Supports improving "the department's image and relationship with media outlets to increase transparency and trust in the community."

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The candidate's website says, "Address Mental Health issues in the jail by utilizing mental health professionals... Make Crisis Intervention Training mandatory for all employees to increase their awareness of someone who may be mentally ill."

Supports addressing inmate mental health issues by helping place inmates suspected of mental illness and "should not be in a jail environment..." elsewhere, and establishing mandatory crisis intervention training aimed to increase mental health awareness. 

Wants to establish procedures for greater safety for employees and detainees.

- Supports addressing inmate mental health issues by helping place inmates suspected of mental illness and "should not be in a jail environment..." elsewhere, and establishing mandatory crisis intervention training aimed to increase mental health awareness. 
- Wants to establish procedures for greater safety for employees and detainees.

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As of June 5, 2025, Jeffrey E. Turner’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Levon is from Southwest Atlanta and attended Riverdale High School.  

Levon worked several positions in the Clayton County Sheriff's Office as a Correctional Office, Deputy Sheriff, Investigator, amongst others prior to being elected as County Sheriff. He also worked in the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office as a detention officer and is a United States Army veteran, previously serving in the Georgia Army National Guard and the Army Reserves. 

Levon Allen is the Clayton County Sheriff. He was sworn as interim sheriff in 2022, and was elected to this position in 2023, and is currently serving his first term. 

The candidate's website says, "Sheriff Allen is determined to not let Clayton County become a safe haven for criminals... Criminals who dare to continue to commit crimes in Clayton County... will have the full force of the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office to deal with."

 Said he is  "determined to not let Clayton County become a safe haven for criminals... Criminals who dare to continue to commit crimes...will have the full force of the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office..."

The candidate's website says, "Sheriff Allen is dedicated to implementing proactive strategies, and fostering strong relationships with residents to ensure every voice is heard and every concern is addressed."

Wants to install tactics and develop strong relationships with residents, aiming to ensure citizen concerns are addressed. 

-  Said he is  "determined to not let Clayton County become a safe haven for criminals... Criminals who dare to continue to commit crimes...will have the full force of the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office..."
- Wants to install tactics and develop strong relationships with residents, aiming to ensure citizen concerns are addressed. 

As of June 5, 2025, Levon Allen’s website did not contain information on this issue.

The candidate's website says, "Sheriff Allen also commanded Sheriff Victor Hill’s Clean Initiative Program... Sheriff Allen took the lead on removing major graffiti from the Interstate overpass at Jonesboro Rd and plans to create a new cleaning crew..."

As County Sheriff, he directed the “Sheriff Victor Hill’s Clean Initiative Program,” which brought inmates the local community to paint over any graffiti and pick up trash. 

Said "when he was the commander of the elite fugitive squad...he led the unit to clearing the top ten most wanted list multiple times and capturing over 100 violent suspects."

- As County Sheriff, he directed the “Sheriff Victor Hill’s Clean Initiative Program,” which brought inmates the local community to paint over any graffiti and pick up trash. 
- Said "when he was the commander of the elite fugitive squad...he led the unit to clearing the top ten most wanted list multiple times and capturing over 100 violent suspects."

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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.

Clayton County Sheriff Runoff, Democratic Primary

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