Firm, Fair Law Enforcement
Joel Massey's Mission as Lincoln County's Sheriff
Lincoln County deserves and expects a Sheriff's campaign based on the issues of public safety, public service, leadership, and principles - above politics. I believe in firm, fair law enforcement and professionalism. I believe the Sheriff and his department should be examples to all of Lincoln County, the Sheriff should have a vision that includes fiscal restraint and accountability, and he should have the highest integrity and a clear understanding of the issues facing our community.
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Goals and Plans for Lincoln County
As Lincoln County’s Sheriff, there are a number of measures that I would introduce to help the Department run more professionally, effectively, and efficiently. A few of these goals are to; maximize the Jail’s income & security, address Lincoln County’s drug problem, establish lawful, ethical use of seized assets, remove politics from the position, and allow the justice system to function as designed.
Overview of Joel Massey: Your Canidate
My name is Joel Massey, first and foremost I am a devoted husband, father, and son. I am 46 years old and was born and raised in Lincoln County. I am the son of Donald and the late Faye Massey. My wife Teresa and I have two sons, Brian and Nathan. I enjoy hunting, fishing, and restoring my 1967 Ford Mustang, when time allows.
Joel Massey's Professional Experience
I have 20 years experience in law enforcement here in Lincoln County, working for both the Sheriff's Department and the Fayetteville Police Department. Currently, I hold the rank of Lieutenant and am in charge of the Criminal Investigation Division for FPD. I graduated from the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy and the National Forensic Academy at the University of Tennessee and have received continuous training in police technology and management, drug investigations, and other aspects of law enforcement.
Mission As Your Sheriff
As your Sheriff I will continually upgrade skills, technology and work processes in the Department to create a more professional agency that makes best use of taxpayer dollars. I will rely on the experience and leadership that has served me well as an officer to transform the Department into a more professional, more accountable, and more service-oriented agency. I will use the good working relationships I have developed with local government and other law enforcement agencies to help Lincoln County citizens remain safe and secure.
I will create a multi-jurisdictional Violent Crime Unit that will be comprised of personnel from each department in the county, the TBI, and District Attorney Office. Cooperation and communication of these departments in the region will be cost effective, by reducing overtime and more efficiently working crimes across jurisdictional boundaries.
As Sheriff I will concentrate on combating the continuing drug problem in our county. I will do this by having an absolute no-tolerance policy toward any type of illegal drug activity. The department will immediately arrest anyone selling, possessing, manufacturing or transporting any illegal substance. There will be no deals made with drug dealers or users to dismiss or lessen punishment to allow the Department to keep seized assets. If assets are allowed to be seized by law, they will be seized and not used as bargaining tools.
If you are a victim of a crime you want and deserve the full attention of the Sheriff's Department. Leadership and compassion are essential to ensure that as a victim you are treated properly and fairly. Dedication and professionalism will ensure justice. As Sheriff it will be my policy that if you are a victim of a violent crime, a burglary or any felonious crime an investigator with the department will be notified and dispatched immediately.
Finally, I will never demand or expect anyone’s respect simply because of the position I hold, but I will do everything in my power to earn your respect.
Goals and Plans
Maximize Jail’s Income & Security
Lincoln County Jail was built to house 106 inmates, but is currently housing only 70. Housing an extra 20 state inmates yearly could generate over a quarter million dollars which could help ease the burden of Lincoln County’s law abiding taxpayers. Another measure that I would implement to secure the jail’s security would be to restore restrooms in the jail’s lobby that were recently removed posing a security risk by requiring visitors to enter secured areas of the jail to use the restroom. This is a serious breach of security that creates an unsafe working environment for jail personnel.
Address Lincoln County’s Growing Drug Problem
The Department will have an absolute zero-tolerance policy regarding any type of illegal drug activity. The department will immediately arrest anyone selling, possessing, manufacturing or transporting any illegal substance. There will be no deals made with drug dealers or users to dismiss or lessen punishment to allow the Department to keep seized assets. If assets are allowed to be seized by law, they will be seized and not used as bargaining tools.
Lawful, Ethical Use of Seized Assets
The assets that are seized by the Department will be securely stored in the evidence room or the jail’s fenced lot and will not be used for any purpose until the forfeiture is awarded to the department by the proper court. State laws permits assets that are forfeited in drug cases can be converted to department use or sold at auction with the proceeds placed in the drug fund. When forfeited assets are awarded and determined to be sold, they will be sold immediately as to receive the most money possible.
Remove Politics from the Position
Lincoln County deserves and expects a sheriff's campaign and a sheriff’s office based on issues of public safety, public service, leadership and principles....above politics. I am not a politician and have no aspirations of being one. Though I do agree that a certain amount of politics is necessary to run a county government, I believe there is no place for politics in law enforcement and being your Sheriff. I believe to treat everyone fairly, equally and by the law, the Sheriff should not be politically motivated.
Allow the Justice System to Function as Designed
As your sheriff I will never nor will I allow my staff to attempt to influence court appointed magistrates on amount of bonds they set on those taken into custody. Also I will never ask the courts for early release of any inmates in the jail to regulate the jail population. Should a person’s bond be lowered or an inmate released early on my recommendation and they re-offend I would feel responsible and I am not comfortable with putting myself, my staff, my department and my county in that type of position.
Joel Massey
Hi, I'm Joel Massey and I am running for Sheriff of Lincoln County. I would like to take this opportunity to tell you about myself away from Law Enforcement.
First and formost, I am a devoted husband, father, and son.
I am 46 years old and have lived in Taft all my life. I am the son of Donald Massey and the late Faye Massey and grandson of Zana Massey and the late Robert Massey. I went to school at Taft then to Blanche High School then on to Lincoln County High School and was in the second graduating class at LCHS in 1981.
In 1983 I got married to Teresa Bennett from Flintville, who I met in High School. Teresa works at Parkway Medical Group in Fayetteville as an insurance and patient accounts specialist.
Teresa and I have two children, Brian and Nathan. Brian, 24, graduated from the University of Alabama-Huntsville in 2008 and is the Director of Media and Public Relations for the Huntsville Stars Baseball Team. He lives in Huntsville. Nathan, 21, followed me into Law Enforcement and is a Patrolman for the Fayetteville Police Department. He graduated from the Tennessee Law Enforcement Academy in 2007 and lives in Taft. Nathan plans to be married this summer to Amber Buchanan from Petersburg. Amber is a great young lady and we are excited to welcome her into our family.
Before becoming a Police Officer, I worked in maintenance as an industrial electrician in Faber Castell, Copperweld, and Dunlop. While I worked at Dunlop the company went on strike for 14 weeks and Tom Bean offered me a job working in the jail. After that I was hooked and have been in Law Enforcement ever since.
I love spending time with my family and friends. I enjoy deer hunting and fishing whenever I get a chance. I also enjoy restoring my 1967 Mustang, that Teresa and the boys gave me for Christmas a few years ago, when time and money allow me to.
I remember growing up my granddaddy always told me if I was going to do something to do it right or don’t do it at all. I have always lived by that and taught that to my children. I am a firm believer in being fair to everyone and to treat people the way I want to be treated.
Professional Experience
I have 20 years experience in law enforcement here in Lincoln County, working for both the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department and the Fayetteville Police Department. This has prepared me to serve the citizens of Lincoln County as their Sheriff and I believe my vision, experience and expertise will make a positive difference in our County.
Currently I hold the rank of Lieutenant and am in charge of the Criminal Investigation Division of the Fayetteville Police Department. I graduated from the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy and the National Forensic Academy at the University of Tennessee and have received continuous training in police technology and management, drug investigations, and other aspects of law enforcement.
My public service experience began in 1980 as a volunteer with the Youth Rescue Squad which was part of the old Civil Defense; it is now called the Emergency Management Agency. I continued working with the Rescue Squad until 1990 when Sheriff Tom Bean persuaded me to join the Lincoln County Sheriff's Posse. I then went to work fulltime as a Sergeant in the jail. After working in the jail, I became Court Officer, Transport Officer and Deputy. In 1996, I left the Sheriff’s Department to accept a position with the Fayetteville Police Department. I began with FPD as a patrolman in the Fayetteville Housing Authority before moving to city wide patrol. I was then promoted to Sergeant where supervised a patrol shift. From there I was promoted to Detective and then to the position I hold today.
During my career, I have performed every possible job in law enforcement. I have worked in the jail, transported prisoners, worked as an officer in the courts. I have served warrants, patrolled the roads of the county. I have patrolled the streets of Fayetteville and answered all types of calls. I have written tickets, worked traffic accidents. I have investigated everything from a dog bark to murder. I have worked undercover buying drugs in four counties. I have supervised search warrants and manhunt situations. I have worked with all levels of government local, state and federal. I have worked with countless agencies across the country and testified in every court from the city to federal level.
Over the years I have had extensive training. The following is a partial list of agencies I have received training from; Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy, National Forensic Academy at University of Tennessee, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, University of Florida Institute of Police Technology and Management, Tennessee Hazardous Materials Institute, Mississippi Division of International Association of Identification, John E. Reid and Associates, Regional Counterdrug Training Academy, Regional Organized Crime Information Center, Regional Community Policing Institute, American Public Training Institute, Tennessee Law Enforcement Executive Development, MTSU, and Texas Engineering Extension Service.
Thank you for taking the time to visit the MasseyforSheriff.com. I hope you find the information here helpful in determining how to vote Lincoln County's next Sheriff.
Here you will find more information about me, my experience, goals, and mission for your Sheriff’s Department.
It would be an honor to serve you as your Sheriff and I'd like to humbly ask you for your support and vote on August 5th.
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