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Sheriff candidates pledge staff changes, jail reforms and faith-based detention ministry
Summary
Two leading candidates for Rockingham County sheriff emphasized different approaches to staffing, culture and jail safety: one argued pay and equipment are the keys to retention; the other focused on culture change, partnerships and accountability.
Rockingham County — Candidates for Rockingham County sheriff laid out contrasting plans to tackle violent crime, improve jail safety and boost recruitment and retention at a local forum attended by residents and faith leaders.
Darren Wright, a retired state trooper, emphasized culture change, partnerships with outside agencies and strict accountability. "If I don't change, if crime ain't going down, I won't run…
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