From left, Republican sheriff candidates Travis Allen, Tim Harrington, Carl Dangerfield and Jody Burleyson speak during a recent candidate forum at Sloan Park.

There was over a century of law enforcement experience on display as the four Republican candidates for Rowan County sheriff squared off in a forum at Sloan Park on Saturday.

The forum was held as part of the Rowan County Patriot Alliance’s and Mid-Carolina Conservatives’ United Patriot Rally. It was moderated by Cabarrus County Commissioner Laura Lindsay, with Rowan County Republican Party Chairman Grayson Haff assisting.

The forum started off by giving each of the candidates a chance to introduce themselves.

Travis Allen is the incumbent sheriff, having been first elected in 2022. He introduced himself as a 32-year veteran of

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