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Sheriff, Harnett County

Reggie Watson

Candidate for Sheriff, Harnett County

Democratic

Background

Occupation
Retired state trooper
Campaign website
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An Army veteran with more than 21 years of military service who retired as a North Carolina state trooper in 2014 and later worked with security forces at Womack Army Medical Center. He was a candidate for sheriff in 2022.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Pledges more training, equipment and staffing for deputies

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    “As Sheriff, I will focus on training, equipment, staffing, and leadership that supports deputies while holding everyone to a clear, consistent standard.”
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  • Pledges to restore public trust in the sheriff's office

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    “to serve with integrity, to lead with transparency, and to restore confidence in the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office.”
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Health & human services

  • Supports substance-abuse and behavioral-health response training

    He also names support for neighborhood watch groups.

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    “neighborhood watch support, substance-abuse response training, and behavioral-health awareness”
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