Jefferson County Sheriff
Jefferson County, Alabama
My vote power: Above average
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:
Republican
Jacob "JJ" Reach is a retired Jefferson County Sheriff's Office captain with about 30 years in law enforcement, including homicide investigations. He wants a warrant required for license plate reader camera data and limits on who can use the readers.
Records: Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties 1 for, Data Privacy 1 for
Democratic · Incumbent
Mark L. Pettway is the Sheriff of Jefferson County, Alabama. The sheriff's office says he was first elected in 2018 and reelected in 2022.
Sources: jeffcoprobatecourt.com · jccal.org