Endorsements
Join me in supporting Major Lafayette Woods Jr. as the next Sheriff of Jefferson County, Arkansas. He is a man of integrity and trust worthy! He has prepared himself to fulfill this role through education and experience. I trust him to lead Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office in the right direction and continue to foster programs already established. He has followed and now it is time for him to lead! He is a very important member of my staff and has helped me to fulfill my vision of service to this county. Through his positive attitude and dedicated efforts to this community and to this office, he has proven to me that he wants the best for this community. He is respected among his peers as one of the most intelligent and hardest working young men in the call to service, and a most invaluable asset to me! He has built relationships that network; not only in the State of Arkansas but nationally as well! Lafayette will continue to be innovative using current and future technology to assist in fighting crime. He will continue to be tough on all who break the law in Jefferson County. With over a decade of experience in law enforcement, and working with county, state and federal law enforcement authorities; he has become an excellent and respected leader! His experience qualifies him to be your next sheriff. His dedication and commitment to this community qualifies him to serve as your sheriff! His positive attitude, passion, and love for people earns him the right to be your next sheriff. Please, let’s all join together and support the best man for the job. Vote for Major Lafayette Woods Jr., Jefferson County Sheriff!
Sincerely,
Gerald Robinson,
Jefferson County Sheriff
Dear Friends,
Gerald Robinson, our current sheriff will be retiring at the end of his seventh term in 2018 and soon join me in retirement. Following my retirement after having served as the 30th Sheriff of Jefferson County, Arkansas from 1999-2006, I witnessed great growth in the sheriff’s office under the leadership of Sheriff Robinson. During his and my tenure in the office as Sheriff, there has been tremendous changes in law enforcement. Although our counties population has not seen an increase, we still suffer from the commission of various crimes throughout our county. As the 10th largest of 75 counties in Arkansas geographically, the sheriff’s office and law enforcement partners alike have a great responsibility. We will need an experienced, knowledgeable person to lead the sheriff’s office and keep our community safe from threats and acts of violence.
Due in part to Major Woods’ leadership, work ethic, and professionalism, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has experienced a wealth of positive changes. These positive changes have steered the department in a forward moving direction and resulted in an increased level of services being provided to all citizens. Although now retired, I remain vigilant about public safety and understand how vital it is for our community. I have known Major Woods for well over a decade and know he will continue to maintain the high standards in which the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is held. The relationships built by Major Woods with the other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies including the Drug Enforcement Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and United States Marshals Office just to name a few, continue to improve the strong spirit of cooperation that must exist in order to achieve the common goal of maintaining safety. Major Woods' years of experience in public safety, community policing, and public relations will continue to be a valuable asset. Major Woods has also made many innovative changes in the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office due to his knowledge and foresight.
With our economy in a difficult position, we need a sheriff who can fill this position and build on the successes of past sheriff’s without any new learning curve or on the job training. Major Woods has the necessary ability to lead the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. For that reason, I endorse Major Lafayette Woods, Jr. for the position of Sheriff of Jefferson County. Let’s continue the tradition of excellence and support Major Lafayette Woods, Jr for our next Jefferson County Sheriff.
Sincerely,
Edward Lewis "Boe" Fontaine, Retired
30th Sheriff of Jefferson County
"I am proud to endorse Major Lafayette Woods in his run to serve as Jefferson County Sheriff, because he prepared, qualified and more than ready lead our sheriff's office with thirteen years of experience under his belt. I am excited about the new generation of leadership in Pine Bluff and Jefferson County that Major Woods' election will help usher in!"
- State Representative Vivian Flowers
District 17
"I am proud to endorse Major Lafayette Woods, Jr in his run for Jefferson County Sheriff. As a former Jefferson County Justice of the Peace, I have firsthand knowledge of the commitment, dedication and hard work that Major Woods has put into the operations of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Major Woods is there when you need him. As a Pine Bluff City Councilman, I have called on him. He is always willing to provide assistance. I am confident that Major Woods will do a great job as sheriff. Vote for Major Lafayette Woods, Jr., Jefferson County Sheriff!"
- Alderman Bruce Lockett
Pine Bluff City Council-Ward 4
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Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel
"Major Lafayette Woods, Jr. is professional and dedicated to protecting the safety and rights of the people of Jefferson County. He will be an excellent Sheriff, and I'm proud to support him."
- Dustin McDaniel, Esq
Former Arkansas Attorney General
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