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Sheriff, Robeson County

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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The sheriff is the county's chief law enforcement officer and runs the county jail.

Burnis Wilkins

DemocraticIncumbent

Robeson County Sheriff

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  • Supports joining task forces to add manpower and resourcesIn office
  • Supports a volunteer team working on cold casesIn office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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  1. Supports joining task forces to add manpower and resources

    Sheriff Wilkins

    Government record · Robeson County Sheriff's Office · robesoncountysonc.gov

    “We have joined on with numerous task forces thereby allowing us to have more manpower and resources.”
  2. Supports a volunteer team working on cold cases

    Sheriff Wilkins

    Government record · Robeson County Sheriff's Office · robesoncountysonc.gov

    “Our volunteer Cold Case Team is doing incredible work behind the scenes”

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