Mark Pettway

Democrat

Age: 62

Residence: Birmingham

Currently running for: Jefferson County Sheriff

Political experience: Jefferson County sheriff, 2018-present.

Professional experience: Fairfield Police Department, 1993-99; Internal Revenue Service Task Force, 2012-14; Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, 1999-present. Member, Fraternal Order of Police, Police Benevolent Association; former member, Law Enforcement Bicycle Association.

Civic experience: Member, Vestavia Hills Civitan Club; member, Kiwanis Club of Birmingham; member, Bessemer Chamber of Commerce; member, Crimestoppers; treasurer, Alabama Sheriff’s Association; member, National Association of Mental Illness; member, National Organization of Black Law Enforcement.

Education: Faulkner University, business administration, 1989-91; instructor at the Sheriff’s Academy; instructor in cybercrime and identity theft education classes.

Main issues: Ensure safe schools using enhanced equipment and law enforcement; forge relationships with the community, including through the “Jobs Not Jail” program; ensure training for officers, including for mental health and drug addiction situations; and promote programs to steer young people away from destructive behaviors and provide education and job skills training to steer current inmates toward a productive life.

Campaign: Campaign website, Facebook.