Sheriff Hayden Bentley
Candidate for Alexander County Sheriff

"I believe that my combination of training, experience, and service to all citizens of our county makes me the best candidate for the Office of Sheriff for the next four years. I take the phrase, "To Protect and Serve," very seriously. If re-elected, I pledge to continue to serve all citizens of our county with fairness and respect."
Sheriff Hayden Bentley

Occupation
Alexander County Sheriff since 2002
Deputy, Alexander County Sheriff's Dept. since 1976

Education & Professional
N. C. Law Enforcement Association
Local Emergency Planning Committee

Community Service
Alexander County Human Relations Council
Alexander County Jail Study Committee
Juvenile Crime Prevention Committee
National Victim's Services Committee
Community Awareness Task Force
Bethlehem Ruritan Club

Personal
Resides in the Bethlehem Community
Age 57
Wife, Joy
Two children: Melinda Null and Thad Bentley
Two grandchildren
Attends Bethlehem Baptist Church