Where Murfreesboro candidates stand on public safety
4 sourced statements in 3 races. Every candidate in each race is listed, including those with nothing on record. Nobody is scored or ranked.
Tennessee House, District 13
- Robert Stevens (Rep)
Public safety: He supports increasing penalties for violent criminals, including lengthy prison sentences. (Robert Stevens campaign website)
- Brett Windrow (Dem)
No public statement found in our sources.
Sheriff
- Kenneth Barrett (Republican)
Public safety: Barrett says keeping the community safe is his top priority and describes leading crime-suppression efforts, including specialized units such as K9 operations, to support safety and community connection. (Kenneth Barrett campaign website)
- Kevin D. Dodds (Independent)
Policing and staffing: Dodds proposed investing in training, updated technology and data-driven policing while protecting citizens’ rights. He also called for better deputy wages, expanded mental-health support and merit-based hiring, promotions and transfers. (Vote Rutherford candidate profile)
- Rhett Rankin (Independent)
No public statement found in our sources.
County Commission, District 14
- Wayne Irvin (Republican)
Public safety: He named continued support for law enforcement as a significant goal. (Rutherford County Republican Party candidate guide)