Sheriff J.R. Walker has turned in his resignation effective December 31, 2015. The Commissioner's Court of Armstrong County, Texas will be meeting on December 14, 2015 to appoint an interim Sheriff to complete the current term.
Deputy Fleta Barnett is currently employed by Armstrong County and has filed her paperwork to run for Sheriff in the upcoming election in November of 2016. She's been an active duty peace officer since 2001. She's been with Armstrong County since 2008. She is a certified Sexual Assault Family Violence Investigator, a certified mental health officer, a certified hostage negotiator and she is only a few classes and some service hours short of achieving her Master Peace Officer Certification.
In 2014, Deputy Barnett saved Sheriff Walker's life during an altercation after a violent suspect attacked the Sheriff and attempted to kill him in the jail. Deputy Barnett's training and fast reaction time neutralized the threat.
Deputy Barnett has the training, certifications, knowledge and ability to act as interim Sheriff of Armstrong County. She lives in the city of Claude and has done so since 2013. The community trusts her and they know that she has the citizen's best interests at heart.
Updates
December 11, 2015
I have been meeting with local community leaders this week to discuss why Fleta Barnett is the right choice for interim sheriff. Call your county commissioner today and insist that they review her service record before the upcoming vote. Send this petition link to three friends who live in the county and ask them to do the same.
December 11, 2015
The momentum behind Deputy Barnett is growing fast and shows that our community wants real leadership. Email the County Commissioners today and tell them why Fleta is the right choice for interim Sheriff.
26 Comments
Deputy Barnett was very kind to me when she pulled me over last June. I had just lost my son and my mind was elsewhere; thus I was speeding. She gave me a warning along with a hug of condolences. I will never forget her compassion to me. You should be proud to have this deputy on your staff!
Fleta is tough and she knows the law better than anyone else i know. she deserves this promotion for sure!!!
I believe that this woman is the most qualified for the job as Sheriff. I know that the community and my family will be in the best hands with her in this position.
This would be the Best thing that happened to Armstrong County in a very very Long time!!!! Good Luck Fleta.
This has needed to happen for a few years now. It's time for a change and this lovely lady is the one to make it in my opinion. Out with the old and in with the new!!!
Great person and deserves the position.
She is trustworthy!
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Sheriff J.R. Walker has turned in his resignation effective December 31, 2015. The Commissioner's Court of Armstrong County, Texas will be meeting on December 14, 2015 to appoint an interim Sheriff to complete the current term.
Deputy Fleta Barnett is currently employed by Armstrong County and has filed her paperwork to run for Sheriff in the upcoming election in November of 2016. She's been an active duty peace officer since 2001. She's been with Armstrong County since 2008. She is a certified Sexual Assault Family Violence Investigator, a certified mental health officer, a certified hostage negotiator and she is only a few classes and some service hours short of achieving her Master Peace Officer Certification.
In 2014, Deputy Barnett saved Sheriff Walker's life during an altercation after a violent suspect attacked the Sheriff and attempted to kill him in the jail. Deputy Barnett's training and fast reaction time neutralized the threat.
Deputy Barnett has the training, certifications, knowledge and ability to act as interim Sheriff of Armstrong County. She lives in the city of Claude and has done so since 2013. The community trusts her and they know that she has the citizen's best interests at heart.
Updates
December 11, 2015
I have been meeting with local community leaders this week to discuss why Fleta Barnett is the right choice for interim sheriff. Call your county commissioner today and insist that they review her service record before the upcoming vote. Send this petition link to three friends who live in the county and ask them to do the same.
December 11, 2015
The momentum behind Deputy Barnett is growing fast and shows that our community wants real leadership. Email the County Commissioners today and tell them why Fleta is the right choice for interim Sheriff.
26 Comments
this deputy I have seen work a case/problem first hand. Claude could not ask for a better officer to protect there familys and community.
Deputy Barnett was very kind to me when she pulled me over last June. I had just lost my son and my mind was elsewhere; thus I was speeding. She gave me a warning along with a hug of condolences. I will never forget her compassion to me. You should be proud to have this deputy on your staff!
Fleta is tough and she knows the law better than anyone else i know. she deserves this promotion for sure!!!
I believe that this woman is the most qualified for the job as Sheriff. I know that the community and my family will be in the best hands with her in this position.
This would be the Best thing that happened to Armstrong County in a very very Long time!!!! Good Luck Fleta.
This has needed to happen for a few years now. It's time for a change and this lovely lady is the one to make it in my opinion. Out with the old and in with the new!!!
Great person and deserves the position.
She is trustworthy!
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this deputy I have seen work a case/problem first hand. Claude could not ask for a better officer to protect there familys and community.