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Page 6, AC Phoenix, April 1990 Sheriff, continued from page 5 rection. We're moving in a positive direction now, and I don't see that as an advantage. Aside from the posi tive aspects of the progress blacks have made under Oldham's administration, Alston and Walker plainly enjoy the responsibilities that working for the Sheriff's department entails and would recommend it as a career for young black men and women. In contrasting the duties of his department with those of the Winston- Salem Police Department, Alston says. The sheriff of this county, has a broader range of responsibili ties. It's twofold: both constitutional, as well as the responsibility to pro tect the lives and prop erty of the citizens of Forsyth County." While city police handle matters within the corporate limits of the city, sheriff's deputies cover the rural areas beyond the city limits. Alston indicated that "when the needi arises, both law en forcement agencies work cooperatively to share Information and provide assistance." For young people considering law en forcement as a career, Alston says, "Law en forcement has been good to me and I've enjoyed It. If we are set ting examples, if I've been a focal point..., then my suggestion is to stay in school and do the best they can...Stay out of frouble, keep their records clean be cause there are some things that are man dated now for law en forcement officers." Walker has also found her career rewarding and has been an exam ple for others who saw her around her job and sought her advice in whether or not to enter her profession as a ca reer. She is pleased when she has been In strumental in influenc ing that choice and par- fajIaiV l^s her chosen ca reer because "I like people...We, as a peo- continued on page 7 Major Eldridge D. Atston LI. Garland Wallace Black Lieutenants Support Their Local Sheriff by Patricia Smith- Deering Among the staff at the Forsyth County Sheriff's Department who are generally pleased with the progress and the opportunities that have opened up during their careers in law enforce ment are three black lieutenants: Jerry Flerron, Oscar Vaughn, Jr., and Garland Wallace. Herron, assigned to the patrol division, has been with the depart ment for 10 years. He is in charge of nine offi cers and two supervi sors. He feels that me department is still in the process of growing and “has gone through a lot of positive change. Of Sheriff Preston Oldham, Herron says, “He has insight on what needs to be done...If it were not for him opening the doors for job opportuni ties, we'd still be set back." Vaughn is the liaison supervisor for all Forsyth County schools. A vet eran of 24 years in the department, he has seen “a vast difference" including changing technologies, equip ment, increased oppor tunities. While there are still changes that he would like to see, Vaughn is generally satisfied with the overall changes in the depart ment. He feels that elections every four years to re-elect or elect a new sheriff shouldn't be necessary. “If the sheriff is doing his job, you shouldn't have to elect a new sheriff...A new sheriff could, by rights, clean house.” Wallace is Assistant Administrator at the Forsyth County jail. Like Herron and Vaughn, he has seen “a lot of progress" in his 19 years with the depart ment, particularly in the area of education pro vided. He says, “Movement has been upward...! think that ev erything is equalized. As far as I’m concerned, we’ve got the right man. The things that are mandated for us to do have been done." He cities, particularly, the tremendous improve ment in the jail's medical facility. “(Oldham) is do ing a marvelous job. He’s fair, and I'm not just saying that because I’m a lieutenant,” says Wallace. "HELP ME MAKE FORSYTH COUNTY SAFE FOR YOUR FAMILY AND MINE!" Rorert Joyce FOR SHERIFF Phone 724-3326 Paid for by Joyce for Sheriff Committee Dr. joe Mickler, Treasurer 'Elegance In Lighting )Electric ^ j Sales, Inc. .. the Light, Fantastic! 1131 lUiltf SI • WINSTOk S»IDI k t . (911) J2S 7721 . . . Since 1962 1000 Lighting Fixtures On Display We Install Nutone Central Vacuums and Intereoms Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:00-5:30 Sat. 9:00-12:30 Nights by Appt. 725-2221 ELECT PATRICK HAIRSTON County Commissioner Proven Leadership Vote May 8th Punch #61 Paid for by Committee to Elect Patrick Hairston
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