Gregory L. Wells Jr.

Deputy Sheriff in Petersburg , VA

Gregory L. Wells Jr. is a candidate for Sheriff in Hopewell, Virginia — 2025 General Election. Running as Independent.

Also running: Travis L. Stanley.

Gregory L. Wells Jr. has a successful career in Law enforcement. Deputy Gregory L. Wells Jr. has mastered a wide array of skills, essential for law enforcement officers to ensure public and community safety. The rigorous training he endured has equipped him with the necessary tools and knowledge to lead, serve, and protect effectively. Some of which are included in this letter. Deputy Gregory L. Wells Jr. is a current Certified Sheriff Deputy of the Petersburg Sheriff's Office . Wells previously served as an Officer of the Virginia State University Department of Police and Public Safety. Where he received the prestigious "Customer Service Award", for his hardwork, vigilance, and dedication for the safety and respect; of the community, Faculty, and Staff. He has over a decade of supervisory experience. Wells graduated with Honors from the Crater Criminal Justice Academy. • He is a Certified Civil Process Server • He is a Court Security Specialist. • He is a Certified Defensive Tactics Specialist • He is First Aid / CPR Certified • He is AED Certified He is also a Certified Life Guard Wells has extensive and intensive training and certifications in the following: • Emergency Vehicle Operations. • Firearms He ranked #2 for Marksmanship in his class) • Defensive Control Tactics • Court Security • Professional Ethics • Group Dynamics • Stress Awareness and Management • Criminal/ Civil Liability • Interpersonal Communication Skills • Inmate Classification • Suicide Awarness and Prevention • Complaints & Grievances • Professional Enforcement of Rules & Regulations • Code of Virginia (Laws that govern Law enforcement actions) • Rounds, Patrol, legal Inspections • Report Writing Management of Special Populations • Mental Health First Aid • Constitutional Law • Record Keeping • Privacy, Security, & Controlling access to Records • Chemical Weapons • Problem Solving/ Crisis Conflict Resolution Terroism Prevention • Incident Command Systems • National Incident Command Systems • And several other important areas of Law Enforcement Operations. • Budget Operations • Recruiting & Employing • General Management • Internal Affairs • Financial Management • Body Camera/ Camera Systems Wells has also completed: • 8 years of the Reserved Officers Training Corps, where he served in prestigious positions such as • Battalion Commander • Command Sgt.Major • Company Commander, which honed the many leadership skills he possesses today. • Bachelors of Science In Religion Christian Education • Master of Arts in Divinity • Currently pursuing his Doctorate with his dissertation being in Leadership. The most important function of the Sheriff's Office is Safety and Security for our citizens and courts; while also maintaining order and peace. Wells is qualified in every way to lead the Hopewell Sheriff's office to do those things and more. Wells has a heart for the people, and a care like no other. Wells will ensure that all citizens and visitors of the City of Hopewell feel safer, and like more of a community. Wells is focused on • Positive & Consistent Community Engagement • A Positive working Relationship with Hopewell Police Department for the betterment of our community. • Safer Community for our Citizens. • Better working hours for our deputies. • Maintaining our Budget, without exceeding it. These are a few reasons why "There's Hope in Wells!"

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