David Brake for Sheriff – Let's Put a Brake on Crime

Put a Brake on Crime

Early Voting: October 20 – November 5, 2022

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Put a Brake on Crime

Early Voting Begins October 20 – November 5 2022

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ABOUT

HUMBLE BEGINNINGS

Retired Major David Brake graduated from Northern Nash High School in 1986. He later joined the United States Marine Corps in 1987 and attended Basic training in Paris Island, South Carolina. Retired Major Brake was stationed in San Diego California for an Infantry training school. He was later stationed in Subic Bay the Republic of the Philippines where he was assigned to Security Forces, maintaining security details for entry and exit points to the Subic Navy Base. Retired Major Brake also participated in Jungle Patrol providing security for the military base.

He excelled in these duties and later served as Corporal of the guard, supervising several marines responsible for the security of the military base. He returned to the United States in 1989 and was stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina where he received additional overseas orders. Prior to completion of his enlistment, he participated in two combat campaigns, Operation Just Cause (The Invasion of Panama) in 1989 and Operation Desert Shield/ Desert Storm (the liberation of Kuwait) 1990 – 1991.

SERVING NASH COUNTY

Retired Major Brake completed his enlistment in 1991 and began his career in criminal justice as a Correctional Officer at Central Prison in Raleigh, North Carolina. Retired Major Brake later worked at Nash Correctional Institution in Nashville, NC, and Caledonia Prison in Halifax, NC, where he attained the rank of Lieutenant and received a certification as a criminal justice general instructor prior to leaving the North Carolina Department of Corrections in 2002.

Retired Major Brake began his employment with the Nash County Sheriff’s office in 2002 and was assigned as a Patrol Deputy. Retired Major Brake worked in this capacity for a brief period of time and was later assigned to the criminal investigative division in 2003. During his tenure with the criminal investigative division, he successfully managed and investigated numerous cases and played a significant role in the resolution and prosecution of many major crimes.

A LIFETIME CAREER OF SERVICE

Retired Major Brake was eventually promoted to Sergeant, and reassigned to the Patrol Division. He was later promoted to Lieutenant and again reassigned to the criminal investigative division. In 2017 he was promoted to Captain responsible for the supervision and management of the Nash County Sheriff’s Office Civil Division. Retired Major Brake was directly responsible for deputies assigned to manage security for the courts, service of civil process to include service of all civil papers, executions, evictions as well as the processing of pistol purchases and concealed carry permits.

During his tenure with the Nash County Sheriff’s office, Retired Major Brake also attained a certificate as a Law Enforcement Driving Instructor, Hostage Negotiator and served in the capacity as commander of the Sheriff’s office Honor Guard detail. Retired Major Brake has also attained his Advance Law Enforcement Certification and managed several community initiatives by the Sheriff’s office to include the Sheriff’s Christmas community initiative and the Sheriff’s hotdogs for kids.

Retired Major Brake exceled in the management and supervision of staff and has a compassion for community involvement. Major Brake retired from the Nash County Sheriff’s office in May 2020 with 30 years of service. He has a deep compassion for the safety and wellbeing of the citizens of Nash County as well as all citizens of the United States.

VISION

As Sheriff of Nash County, my vision will be to provide professional, courteous and inclusive law enforcement for all citizens of Nash County.

As a Nash County native, retired Major of the Nash County Sheriff’s Office, a former Lieutenant with North Carolina Department of Correction, I know the internal dynamics of the needs of Nash County, its residents and the Nash County Sheriff’s Office. As a Marine I also understand the importance of dedication to duty, professionalism, sacrifice and leadership.

I understand the need for professional and steadfast policing Law Enforcement. I also understand that enforcement alone will not solve all of our problems. We must enforce the laws of our state and country in a fair and consistent manner. We must also simultaneously implement strategies to prevent crime with the help of our service-related partners and the community. Together, the Nash County Sheriff’s office will grow along with our partners and our community to provide professional law enforcement services to enhance our way of life, both now and in the future.

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PRESENCE

As a part of the vision, the agency will return to marked patrol vehicles with a limited amount of unmarked patrol cars. This will ensure there is a visible law enforcement presence in our service areas. The Sheriff’s office will strengthen relationships with all local law enforcement, first responders, and service-related agencies. We will professionally, effectively and collaboratively operate with a mutual goal of serving our citizens. We will continue to partner with our state and federal agencies to make available those resources and maintain positive relationships. We will ensure that we are active in our communities and seek the advice of our local leaders with regards to crucial partnerships, collaborations and resources.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

My focus will be to provide a safe environment, with an emphasis on the protection of life, liberty and property of all citizens. This will be accomplished by redirecting the resources of the sheriff’s office directly to local communities. All deputies will be required to familiarize themselves with the members of the community in which they serve, so direct efforts can be made to determine the problems and needs of each community. Our goal will be to implement proactive, instead of reactive measures to deter criminal activity. We will deter and prevent crime rather than responding after a crime has occurred.

MOTIVATED & PROFESSIONAL

The Sheriff’s office will provide all employees with mandated and professional development training relevant to their job duties and career goals. All employees will be treated with the respect and dignity that he or she deserves. Leadership will manage and supervise with a moral compass, resulting in a more dynamic, efficient and motivated work force. The result will be a well-trained, highly motivated, professional staff serving the needs of the citizens of Nash County.

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