Carlton Killian - Running for Rowan County Sheriff - Interview West Rowan
Carlton Killian - Running for Rowan County Sheriff 2022 Candidate for Rowan County sheriff, Carlton Killian, was at the RPL west branch meet and greet in Cleveland today Saturday 10-8-2022. Carlton has thirty-five years in law enforcement including at the local, state, and federal levels. He said he had not planned to run for sheriff, but the “Lord spoke to me.” When the Lord speaks, Carlton listens, so he has been out on the campaign trail across Rowan County. “I don’t have anything to lose,” said Carlton. “I’m retired.’ And, he said this makes it easier for him to do what is best for the community. Other candidates have avoided discussions about mental health or have gone on the record saying that mental health is not a priority, but Carlton says that he thinks mental health is not only important but critical. This includes for inmates but also for officers. “Respect has diminished,” said Carlton. “There is not much empathy for the badge.” He said th...