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Melody M. Maddox
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CHALLENGER
Biography
Melody M. Maddox is the current DeKalb County Sheriff in Georgia, serving since December 2019 as the first woman to hold the office. A lifelong resident of DeKalb County, she has over 28 years of experience in law enforcement, including roles as Chief Deputy at the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, a Master Police Officer, and the first female Chief of Police at Georgia Piedmont Technical College. She holds a bachelor's degree from Morris Brown College and a master's degree from Central Michigan University.
Top Priorities
- Improving jail facilities and inmate treatment
- Building linkages to reduce recidivism
- Fostering community trust and a transparent agency culture