Paula S. Dance
Candidate for Sheriff, Pitt County
Background
- Occupation
- Pitt County Sheriff
Pitt County Sheriff since 2018, with more than 35 years in law enforcement.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports her office backing up every police agency countywide
ReportSheriff candidates make case to chamber; crime data shows trendsDebate / forum transcript · The Daily Reflector · Feb 18, 2026 · reflector.com
“I am the backup for every single agency in this county”
Pledges to keep jail staffing at the state-recommended minimum
ReportSheriff candidates make case to chamber; crime data shows trendsDebate / forum transcript · The Daily Reflector · Feb 18, 2026 · reflector.com
“She said the state recommends a minimum of 28 officers on duty at all times and added she does not let staff dip below that”
All sources (3)
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Pitt County offices and districts)
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- Sheriff candidates make case to chamber; crime data shows trends
Debate / forum transcript · The Daily Reflector · Feb 18, 2026 · reflector.com
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