Donnie Harrison is the sheriff of Wake County, North Carolina. Harrison was first elected Sheriff of Wake County in 2002, and was re-elected in 2006 and 2010. Sheriff Harrison is the first certified law enforcement officer to be elected Sheriff in Wake County. Before serving Wake County as its Sheriff, Donnie Harrison was a veteran law enforcement officer. May 10, 2010, marked his 43rd year in law enforcement.
For 26 years he served on the North Carolina Highway Patrol, working Wake County exclusively. In addition to working Wake County, Donnie served as Chief of Security for the Lieutenant Governor James Carson Gardner from 1988-92. He also taught numerous courses at the Highway Patrol Academy. Sheriff Harrison has also been recognized as one of Wake County's top canine search and rescue handlers. Since Harrison won election 2002, he has enjoyed bi-partisan support from multiple elected officials and his endorsement is often sought in local and statewide offices.
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