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Derrick Broughton for Sheriff: "It Will be a Privilege to Serve You"

Derrick T. Broughton: Campaign for DC Sheriff

 

Thanks to Patch.com for allowing me to shared my campaign for Sheriff of Douglas County with you. It will be a privilege to serve you as Douglas County Sheriff.

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Derrick Broughton was born June 22, 1966 (45) and was raised by his loving mother Miriam Broughton with his four siblings in Atlanta Georgia. His Christian grandparents were a great attribute to his life. This close family experience helped Derrick realize how important family life truly is. He attended school in Atlanta.

Derrick has been married to Lenora for 22 years. They are proud parents of Jasmine and Derrick, Jr.  They moved to Douglas County in 2001 and live in the Lithia Springs area. Derrick is a member Greater Levy Baptist Church.

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Derrick’s desire to help and serve others led him to law enforcement as his chosen career path. He volunteered as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff.  He then joined the Fulton County Sheriff Office in 1992.

Derrick is currently a Fulton County Sheriff Deputy where he has served for over 20 years and has served the Fulton County Police Department as a Patrol Officer.

Fulton is the largest sheriff’s department in the state.

Learn about Derrick’s qualifications …..Derrick has served in numerous positions within the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department,

  • Medical First Responder
  • Juvenile Court / Warrant Services
  • Reserve Special Operation Division
  • Community Relations Unit
  • Crisis Intervention Officer
  • Court House Security
  • Transfer Extradition Unit
  • Jail Booking & Intake
  • Family Violence Unit Warrants /Court Service

Over 1000 hours of specialized law enforcement training.

Derrick is currently pursuing his Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice at Ashford University.

He enjoys football and music and plays drums and piano. He considers himself a master of the BBQ grill.

He enjoys an occasional night at the movies with his wife. The family enjoys a yearly vacation together.

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