Brandon L. Barbrey
Candidate for Sheriff, Wilson County
Background
- Occupation
- Major, Wilson County Sheriff's Office
A major in the Wilson County Sheriff's Office, where he has worked since 2010, including as a narcotics detective; he was the first law enforcement officer in Wilson to serve as a recovery coach.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports Flock license plate cameras with strict access limits
He said only two people at the sheriff's office can search the camera data.
ReportElection 2026: Barbrey points to experience in run for sheriffNews coverage · The Wilson Times · wilsontimes.com
“The Flock LPRs are a good tool as long as there are good guardrails”
Pledges to build partnerships with other law enforcement agencies
ReportElection 2026: Barbrey points to experience in run for sheriffNews coverage · The Wilson Times · wilsontimes.com
“I’m bringing relationships to the table.”
Government & transparency
Proposes studying new management for the county animal shelter
ReportElection 2026: Barbrey points to experience in run for sheriffNews coverage · The Wilson Times · wilsontimes.com
“That could ultimately include another department within county government assuming responsibility or exploring a professionally operated private or nonprofit model”
All sources (3)
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Wilson County offices and districts)
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- Election 2026: Barbrey points to experience in run for sheriff
News coverage · The Wilson Times · wilsontimes.com
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