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Chad Whaley

Republican · Alabama · 2026

Running for Cullman County Sheriff, Alabama

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Jail operations and staffing, per Cullman Tribune
  • School safety and drug enforcement, per Cullman Tribune
Biography

Chad Whaley has served the Cullman County Sheriff's Office since 1999, holding roles from detention deputy to patrol supervisor, SWAT team leader, school resource officer and public information officer, per the campaign site. Per the campaign site, he graduated from Hanceville High School, attended the University of Alabama and completed training at the Selma Police Academy in 2000.

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