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Meet James

• Married to Michelle for 20 years, father to four children

• Born and raised in Oconee County

• 8th generation member of Antioch Christian Church

• Army veteran

• Over 20 years of law enforcement experience

• Currently serves as a Captain with the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office

• 22-year Oconee County volunteer firefighter

• Trained EMT

• FBI National Academy graduate

About
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CPT. Hale's Plan

1) Ensure all deputies receive medical and fire safety training

 

People often times forget that our men and women in law enforcement are typically the first-first responders on the scene of an accident or fire. It seems simple, but in situations where minutes mean the difference between life or death, cross-training saves lives.

2) Continue to strengthen our relationship with local schools to keep our kids safe

 

We are blessed to live in a safe county to raise a family, but we should never take that for granted. Our children are our future and we must ensure that in a moment’s notice our deputies are ready to appropriately respond to any situation that arises at our schools. 

3) Responsibly and respectfully spend taxpayer dollars

 

I believe we can serve our community with excellence by always remembering that we are hired and paid for by YOU the citizens of Oconee County. As Sheriff, I will always spend your tax dollars respectfully and responsibly. Our office will ALWAYS strive to stay under budget.

CPT. Hale's training

  • Narcotics and Gang Investigation

  • Bombs and Explosives

  • Strategic Planning

  • Crime Scene Management for First Responding Officers

  • Precision Immobilization Technique

  • Human Trafficking

  • Fostering Positive Community Relations

  • Active Shooter Incident Management

  • Crisis Management for School-Based Incident 

  • Interpersonal Relations

  • Search Procedures for Wanted & Missing Persons

  • Fire/Arson Investigation Level 2

  • Active Shooter Response

  • Interviews and Interrogations

Officer certifications

Instructor certifications

  • Senior Deputy Certification

  • Supervisory Certificate

  • Arson Investigator

  • Radar Operator

  • Firearms

  • Emergency Medical

  • General 

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