Reginald Wade (Oconee County Sheriff, Georgia, candidate 2024)

Reginald Wade

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Democratic Party

Candidate, Oconee County Sheriff

Elections and appointments

Last election

May 21, 2024

Education

Medical

Liberty University, 2017

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Years of service

1983 - 2014

Personal

Religion

Baptist

Profession

Law enforcement

Contact

Campaign website

Reginald Wade (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Oconee County Sheriff in Georgia. He was on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Wade completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Reginald Wade provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on October 15, 2024:

• High school: Oconee County High School
• M.D.: Liberty University, 2017
• Military service: United States Army, 1983-2014
• Gender: Male
• Religion: Baptist
• Profession: Law Enforcement
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign slogan: Leadership that listens, Action that delivers!
• Campaign website

Elections

General election

General election for Oconee County Sheriff

Incumbent James A. Hale Jr. and Reginald Wade ran in the general election for Oconee County Sheriff on November 5, 2024.

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	Submit photo	Reginald Wade (D)

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Oconee County Sheriff

Reginald Wade ran in the Democratic primary for Oconee County Sheriff on May 21, 2024.

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Oconee County Sheriff

Incumbent James A. Hale Jr. ran in the Republican primary for Oconee County Sheriff on May 21, 2024.

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Campaign themes

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I was born and raised in Oconee County (OC) and graduated from OC High School System. I have a Bachelor, Master Degree from Liberty University, and a graduate of the FBI National Academy. I have a breadth of experience in law enforcement gained from a myriad of positions in law enforcement in the US Army, Athens-Clarke County, Augusta-Richmond County. I currently pastor a church. I want to bring the leadership and interpersonal skills I have acquired to OC to ensure that we meet the needs of the community with state of the art public safety processes and procedures.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Proactively address emerging challenges, build strong community relationships, and promote innovation.

  Inspire personnel to align their efforts toward shared objectives. Identify priorities, while allocating resources and implementing evidence-based practices to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.

  Adapt to changing environments and make informed decisions that enhance public safety.
• Foster collaboration and build partnerships with community organizations, advocacy groups, and other government agencies to improve public safety outcomes. Discuss the significance of community-oriented policing, establish strong relationships with community leaders, and implement proactive outreach programs. Collaborate with the school district to ensure school safety is a priority for our children, teachers, and staff. Invest in our youth by participating in youth programs (such as school fun activities & summer camps) to build positive relationships. Build trust that fosters effective communication through a Sheriff’s Advisory Board. Hold quarterly community meetings to hear from residents and address safety concerns.
• Invest in all employees by providing access to relevant training opportunities, workshops and conferences. Additionally, incorporate leadership skills, ethics, conflict resolution, de-escalation, and mental health awareness and communication training into our law enforcement training curricula. Obtain the State of Georgia Law Enforcement Certification. Incorporate law enforcement best practices and emerging technologies to ensure the department remain at the forefront of keeping our community safe. Encourage deputies and civilian personnel to pursue higher education, obtain specialized certifications and develop new skills that align with the changing needs of our communities. Create a culture that values personal and professional growth.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Public Safety

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Excellent time management, problem-solving, and communication skills which I obtained throughout my law enforcement service.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To fully understand their duties and responsibilities.

A Georgia Sheriff is a constitutional office, which, by law, has three primary duties;
1. Keep the peace (e.g., make arrests, respond to calls)
2. Attends the courts (e.g., superior court bailiffs)

3. And operate the county jail.

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