Sheriff Seeks Second Term

Jasper County Sheriff Donnie Pope announces his bid for a second term.

Sheriff Pope is a life-long resident of Jasper County and a 1992 graduate of Jasper County High School. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Georgia College and State University and was presented the “Most Outstanding Academic Major” award from the Social Science department his senior year.

Sheriff Pope began his law enforcement career in 1996 as a Jailer under Jasper County Sheriff Mack Tillman. He attended the Middle Georgia Police Academy in 1997 and graduated top of his class with the highest academic average. Sheriff Pope has served in a number of different capacities throughout his career, including D.A.R.E. Instructor, Firearms Instructor, Training Coordinator, Tactical Team Commander and was the Patrol Division Commander for almost 12 years under Jasper County Sheriff Charles Roper before his retirement in 2012.

Sheriff Pope took the reins as sheriff in 2013. He has acquired a number of awards which include the “Most Outstanding Team Member” presented by the Georgia Bureau of Investigations D.A.R.E. unit. He is a two time recipient of the coveted “Top Gun” award presented by the Firearms Training Division of the Georgia Police Academy at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth.

Sheriff Pope states: “It is truly a great honor to serve as your sheriff. I know there is a huge amount of trust you endow to a person when you cast your vote for them, and I do not ever take that lightly.

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“I am very proud of the things we have been able to accomplish these first three years in office. I attribute it to three things: first, the blessings and extended grace of our Almighty God; second, the citizens for the support, encouragement and help you have provided; third, an incredibly talented and dedicated staff who work tirelessly for the citizens of Jasper County.

“As the sole law enforcement provider for every town and community in Jasper County, I feel that the safety and security of our citizens is my primary professional responsibility. It is my job to make sure people feel safe when they lay down in their beds at night. Our office is continually dedicated to service, professionalism and preserving the quality of life for our community. I still believe that it is honorable to serve the place you call home.

“I would like the opportunity to continue to build upon the accomplishments our office has achieved. I pledge to continue to lead an office devoted to protecting the citizens of Jasper County, and would humbly ask for your vote and support to allow me the opportunity to do just that.”