Donald Ferguson for Sheriff Rockdale County Georgia [Press Release]
December 5, 2006

Rockdale County warrants a diversified change:

I am running for Rockdale County, Sheriff because, I have the knowledge, skills and the abilities needed to run a complex, professional law enforcement organization, that is dedicated to the community’s needs. The Sheriff’s role is building partnerships with local school officials, law enforcement agencies and civic organizations. I can do that.

As Sheriff of Rockdale County, my focus will be on:

1. Ensure that the agency is professionally recognized locally and nationally as a full accredited agency by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), the American Correctional Association (ACA),and the National Commission for Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) [Our sister agency, Covington Police Department has been nationally accredited for over 20 years

2. Crime prevention: Fighting Gang Activity, Substance Abuse (especially Methamphetamine and its subsequent impact on increased street crime) and youth programs.

Increased gang activity, the continued use of unlawful drugs (especially methamphetamine) continues to increase, causing a ripple effect on our children, families, schools, employees, and the public. Which property and identity fraud crimes are increasing in direct relationship to the use of illegal drugs.

3. Creating a Joint-Partnership Youth-Based Crime Prevention Program with the Rockdale County Board of Education. to ensure that there does not exist another episode of the Lost children of Rockdale County. [News magazine – 20/20 documentary.

4. Build Community Partnerships through Community/Neighborhood Oriented Policing to include quarterly Town Hall Meetings and increased coverage/visibility of services. I am committed to keeping the public informed on all the actions and functions of the Sheriff’s Office. I will directly communicate with business owners and residents to discuss community concerns. Having an Open Door Policy.

5. Enhance the agency’s responsibilities regarding Critical Incident Management, Special Operations, and Homeland Security. I will ensure that Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office will be a leader in the development of disaster response preparedness and mitigation.

6. Diversify the agency’s recruitment and selection process to represent the changing demographics of Rockdale County. Professional salaries and compensations

7. Establish a Citizens Police Academy

8. Increasing the technological capabilities of the Sheriff’s Office.

9. Implement Bias-Based Profiling and Mental Ill Persons Training for all Sheriff’s Office [Officer Survival]

10. Ensure the Safety and Security of Detention/Jail Operations: and a quality of life among those incarcerated and staff is provided. And improve Rehabilitation efforts for the incarcerated. Make Court Security a Major Priority, conducting Semi-annual evacuation drills.

11. Continuing Collaborative efforts between the various Law Enforcement Agencies.

As your next Sheriff of Rockdale County, I will vow to be a Hands-on – Sheriff, supporting high police standards, ethics, and professionalism. I will develop solutions with Local, State, and Federal Authorities on Traffic Control/Engineering with the increase of residents in our county.

All Citizens of Rockdale County can contact me by e-mail, dferg555@aol.com and/or by mail P.O. Box 83126 Conyers, Georgia 30013.

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