Sheriff Brad Riley of Cabarrus County was recently elected by his fellow sheriffs from across America to serve on the Executive Committee of the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA).
His election was held at the June, 2014 NSA Annual Conference. Sheriff Riley will also continue serving as a member of the NSA Board of Directors. Brunswick County Sheriff John Ingram and Retired Wilson County Sheriff Wayne Gay also serve on the NSA Board of Directors.
In addition, Sheriff Riley is a Past President of the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association (NCSA) and continues to serve on the NCSA Executive Committee.
Sheriff Riley was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science and Public Relations from Appalachian State University, and completed his Master’s degree in Adult Education from North Carolina A & T State University.
His career in law enforcement began as a Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Deputy, where he progressed through the ranks and has served as Sheriff since 2001.
Sheriff Riley is a member of the NC Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission (serving as chairman) and is a graduate of the F.B.I. National Academy and the National Sheriffs’ Institute and he holds an Advanced Law Enforcement Officer Certificate.
