on the issues
"Fair, focused, and highly traned law enforcement professionals is what our citizens deserve"
KEEPING the COUNTY SAFE
I believe real change demands a NEW GENERATION OF LEADERS leaders who believe in extreme ownership and pay no attention to the “good ole boys club”. Our team will tackle our most pressing challenges HEAD-ON.
As crime rates RISE, communication between county leadership and citizens FALTERS. Our current leaders do not foster that communication as they should. I am FOUCUSED ON what matters most: Listening to those I serve.
Core Priorities:
Tackle Property Crime Directly
Our RESIDENTS deserve security—not broken promises. Cody PLEDGES to enhance patrols, empower deputies with BETTER technology, and DELIVER swift responses that deter criminals and protect your property.
Restore Clear, Open Communication,
TRUST starts with transparency. I WILL commit to regular town halls, community updates, and ongoing dialogue with every township—from Walnut Ridge and Hoxie to Powhatan, Sedgwick, and ALL corners of Lawrence County.
Deliver Equal Service To Every Corner of the County
We are the Sheriff’s Office of Lawrence County, Arkansas. I will no longer accept the idea that because some citizens live in certain townships or the most rural areas of our county they can’t be provided outstanding service from our agency.
Keep Our Communities Safe and Strong
Safety isn't OPTIONAL —it's FOUNDATIONAL. I WILL work with schools, neighborhoods, local businesses, and first responders to build partnerships that KEEP kids, families, and livelihoods secure.
FIGHTING CORRUPTION
I knows that TRUE SAFETY isn’t just about fighting crime in the streets it’s also about RESTORING TRUST in our institutions. For too long, politics and the “good ole boys club” have been put ahead of people. THAT ENDS HERE.
As sheriff, I WILL fight corruption WHEREVER it hides. I WILL bring transparency, accountability, and fairness to the office—ensuring that NO ONE is above the law and that every decision is made in the BEST interest of Lawrence County families.
Cody’s Pledge to Lawrence County:
No Special Favors Equal service and enforcement for EVERY citizen, NO MATTER their connections.
Transparency You Can Trust Open communication, regular reporting, and honest leadership.
Accountability at Every Level Our entire team will be held to the highest standards of integrity.
Because keeping Lawrence County SAFE isn’t just about lowering crime—it’s about building a sheriff’s office the people CAN believe in.
No longer will the powers of the office be used to provide politicians, prosecutors, or anyone else with the means to dodge accountablity.
DRUGS OUT OF CONTROL
I understand that the drug epidemic is NOT just a crime problem it’s a community crisis. From meth and fentanyl to prescription drug abuse, drugs are TEARING families apart, driving up crime and putting OUR children at risk. Drugs are OUT OF CONTROL in Lawrence County, and it’s time for REAL leadership to STEP ON.
My Commitment:
Hit Dealers and Traffickers Hard.
Drug dealers and traffickers WILL NOT find safe ground here. I WILL secure and deploy resources with precision and efficiency to hit the drug trade in Lawrence County where it hurts. Investigations taking months and wasting tax dollars to deliver little to no results are over.
Make Our Communities Safer
Drug use doesn’t just hurt users—it FUELS theft, burglary, and violence. I WILL increase patrol presence in high-crime areas, fight property crime linked to addiction, and give deputies the SUPPORT they need to be proactive, not reactive. Lack of support, professional development, wasteful task prevent our deputies from doing what they are good at, interdicting criminals. Our team will be supported from the top down and given every resources needed to accomplish their mission.
Protect Our Kids and Schools
NO child should grow up surrounded by drugs. I WILL strengthen school partnerships, expand prevention programs, and work with parents, educators, and churches to keep drugs AWAY from our youth.
Support Recovery & Second Chances
Addiction is a TRAP. For those who want HELP, I WILL collaborate with treatment centers, recovery programs, and local nonprofits to GIVE people a path forward. Enforcement for dealers—HELP for those ready to change.
Transparency & Results
The people of Lawrence County DESERVE to see progress. I WILL ensure open communication with the public—sharing updates, results, and challenges—so citizens know exactly where the FIGHT stands.