In a field full of candidates, Democrats seeking the top law enforcement job in Christian County did their best to stand out during Monday’s debates. While training for staff, keeping the sheriff’s and jailer’s departments separate, and inter-agency cooperation were common answers, the biggest differences could be found in candidate’s platforms.
Lyn Moe, a Detective Lieutenant with the sheriff’s office and the Pembroke Fire Chief, says drug enforcement is among his top priorities.
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Former Hopkinsville Police Officer Julius Catlett, Sr. is focusing on school safety.
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Jerry Pepper, a retired Kentucky State Police Detective, who says he has helped solve 74 murders, says he promises to revisit older cases, like the 2015 triple homicide in Pembroke.
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CCSO Patrol Sergeant James Dragoo says he is the “most up-to-date” candidate on issues facing the community. He adds he is ready to ascend to the position he set out to when he began his career.
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Kahle Morris, Jr., former CCSO Detective Sergeant and current Special Deputy, says his skillset would be quite applicable to the office, which he characterized as a business. Citing figures from the 2015 state audit detailing $28 million in taxes collected and a nearly $4 million budget, he says his acumen is what the department need.
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Voters will hit the polls May 22 to decide their nominee. A lunch recognizing all candidates and office holders is set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 18 at the First Baptist Church in Hopkinsville.
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