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Paulding County's population has increased 14.96% since 2017 when Chad Hunton started serving as the Chief Deputy. In that same time, complaints to the Sheriff's Office have dropped 35.39%.
Chad's Timeline of Service
Like many deputies who serve Paulding County, Chad has risen through the ranks in the Paulding County Sheriff's Office:
1997
Started with the Sheriff's Office as a jailer
1998
Moved to Uniform Patrol Division / Crime Suppression Unit
2001
Promoted to Sergeant of the Uniform Patrol Division
2003
Transferred to Training Division
2004
Promoted to Lieutenant and appointed Director of Training
2008
Promoted to Captain; appointed Warrants / Civil Division Commander
2010
Promoted to Major; appointed as Jail Administrator
2014
Promoted to Lt. Colonel; appointed as Chief Administrator
2017
Promoted to Colonel; appointed Chief Deputy
The Sheriff's Office places importance on having a work environment that supports the mission of keeping Paulding safe. Chief Deputy Hunton has been serving since 1997.
About Chad Hunton
Chad Hunton is a dedicated public servant for the people of Paulding County. He's risen through the ranks to the Paulding County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy. A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps Reserves, Chad brings to our community the discipline, leadership, and unwavering commitment he honed as a Corporal. Beyond the badge, he's a pioneer of community initiatives like the Safety Cadets Program and mental health services, reflecting his belief in proactive, compassionate law enforcement.
