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Durham County Sheriff

What does this office do?

  • Running police patrols and deputies in the county
  • Running the county jail
  • Carrying out evictions, warrants, and other court orders

Affects: Immigration, Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties,

Candidates:

Democratic · Incumbent

Clarence Birkhead is Durham County sheriff and a former Duke police leader. He prioritizes reducing crime and expanding mental health and reentry services in the county jail.

Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 2 for, Civil Rights 1 for

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