NC Sheriffs Association hosts annual conference

Recently, the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association hosted sheriffs, sheriffs’ personnel and their families from across North Carolina for their Annual Business Conference.

Each year, the Annual Business Conference allows sheriffs and their personnel to gather for training classes, panel discussions, networking and more. Training classes and panel discussions cover a variety of law enforcement issues. This year, topics included emerging trends in the fentanyl crisis and how the influence of Mexican drug cartels are affecting our borders. Attendees also had the opportunity to hear presentations from guest speakers and attend various Association meetings during the conference.

The North Carolina Sheriffs Association also elects new Association officers each year at the Annual Business Conference. This year’s elections resulted in five sheriffs being elected to new offices:

President – Sheriff Mike Roberson, Chatham CountyFirst Vice President – Sheriff Ricky Buchanan, McDowell CountySecond Vice President – Sheriff Clee Atkinson, Edgecombe CountyThird Vice President – Sheriff Jeff Crisco, Stanly CountySecretary – Sheriff Joey Lemons, Stokes County

Outgoing President Sheriff Darren Campbell, Iredell County, will transition to the role of Chairman of the Executive Committee and Sheriff Van Shaw, Cabarrus County was re-elected as Treasurer.

"I am truly honored to have been elected by my peers to serve as President of the Association,” Sheriff Mike Roberson said. “It’s a privilege to represent and support my fellow sheriffs in the coming year. The Association’s Annual Business Conference is a valuable opportunity for us to come together, share our experiences, and learn from each other. Through our collaborative efforts, we are committed to continually enhancing the service we provide to our communities."

Founded in 1922, the North Carolina Sheriffs Association is a statewide not-for-profit professional and educational organization of our state’s 100 sheriffs. Through their Association, sheriffs work to strengthen the law enforcement profession and services their offices provide to the people of North Carolina.

For additional information contact Eddie Caldwell, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of North Carolina Sheriffs Association, at (919) 810-6333, or email ecaldwell@ncsheriffs.net.