M. Bryant for Sheriff

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Michael Bryant

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sheriff

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Family

Michael Bryant

I was born to Johnny and Lorie Bryant on August 22, 1970. I attended K-12 in the Calhoun County School System graduating from Blountstown High School in 1988. I received an A.A. degree in Business Administration from Chipola College and a B.S. degree in Criminology from Florida State University. I married Paulette Layne Bryant on September 17, 1994. We share two children together, Drew Bryant and Hannah Bryant Wilkerson.

Paulette Bryant

Paulette was born to Dr. Raymond Layne Jr. and Mary Layne on December 30, 1972. Paulette attended K-12 in the Calhoun County School System graduating from Blountstown High School in 1990. Paulette received her A.A. degree in General Education from Chipola College, B.S. in Elementary Education and M.S. in Specific Learning Disabilities from Florida State University. Paulette is completing her 30th year with the Calhoun County School System.

Andrew “Drew” Bryant

Drew was born to Paulette and I on June 27, 1997. Drew attended K-12 in the Calhoun County School System graduating from Blountstown High School in 2015. Drew received his A.A. in General Education from Chipola College. Drew is employed with Layne Construction as a Project Coordinator. He is married to Darby Peyton Bryant. Darby works at Notary Public Underwriters as a Customer Care Specialist.

Hannah Bryant Wilkerson

Hannah was born to Paulette and I on December 30, 1998( Paulette and Hannah share birthdays). Hannah attended K-12 in the Calhoun County School System graduating from Blountstown High School in 2017. Hannah received her A.A. in Nursing from Chipola Junior College, RN and BSN from Gulf Coast State College, and ARNP from University of South Alabama. Hannah’s husband, Andrew Wilkerson, is a first responder/firefighter with Fort Rucker Military Base.

About Me

I started my law enforcement career in January 2001 with Calhoun County Sheriff David Tatum’s administration as an administrative assistant. I was assigned to work on budgets, grants, and the daily operations of the jail during the day, while attending Chipola College Law Enforcement Academy in the evening. After graduation I started in the drug unit which then evolved into me becoming the grant writer and coordinator for a Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force. From 2002 through June 2008, I concentrated on the exploding methamphetamine epidemic along with its associated crimes. While working in the drug unit, I became a certified Clandestine Laboratory and Site Safety Officer through training offered by the DEA. In addition to my responsibilities with the drug unit, I continued my administrative duties as well as working any other major crimes within our county.

In 2007, I was fortunate enough to be selected to attend the 231st Session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. While attending the academy, I concentrated my areas of study in forensics, investigative interviewing, conflict resolution, and leadership.

In July 2008, I was promoted to captain over investigations. My primary investigative responsibilities were to work investigations of crimes against persons and property, in addition to supervising the drug unit. I was also a task force member for Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC), responsible for the registration and monitoring of sex offenders, and the evidence custodian.

In June 2012, I was promoted to major overseeing the administrative, patrol, and corrections staff.

In December 2012, I started with the Blountstown Police Department where I still work today on a part-time basis as an on-call investigator, a firearms instructor, and working special details..

Education:

1988- Blountstown High School

1991- Chipola College- A.A. Business Administration Degree

1993- Florida State University- B.S. Criminology Degree

2001- Chipola College- Law Enforcement Academy

2007- FBI National Academy/ University of Virginia

Certifications and Training:

1993- Certificate in Corrections- FSU

1993- Certificate in Law Enforcement- FSU

2001- Florida Certified Law Enforcement Officer

2002- FDLE Narcotic Identification and Investigation Training

2002- FDLE Big Bend Drug Investigators Seminar

2002- DEA Clandestine Laboratory Investigation

2002- DEA Clandestine Laboratory Site Safety

2007- Florida Certified Firearms Instructor

2007- Certificate of Achievement for Criminal Justice

Education- University of Virginia

2010- Sexual Offender and Predator Enforcement Training

2010- Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force

2011- FWC Hunter Safety Instructor

2023- Criminal Justice Specialized Firearms Instructor Course

At FBINA Academy 2007- 6.1 mile course

Received after completion of a Methamphetamine Clandestine

Laboratory Course

Vision

“Leadership is not about being in charge. Leadership is about taking care of those in your charge.” by Simon Sinek

Anyone in a leadership role is only as successful as those they work with and I plan to be someone who instills a culture of mutual respect so that all stakeholders feel valued. When co-workers feel that they are appreciated, they will be invested in their respective roles and will be more effective and efficient in achieving our shared goals. This is accomplished by involving them in the decision making process, encouraging them to take pride in their roles, and recognizing them for their accomplishments. Leaders will gain the trust and respect from the people they work with when they see you doing right and not what’s popular.

Leadership Goals

Cultivate a work environment that will inspire employees to reach and perform at their full potential
Offer opportunities for specialized training
Recognize accomplishments of employees
Improve employee retention
Show mutual respect
Establish equality

Law Enforcement Goals

Rebuild working relationships with our law enforcement partners
Share assets, personnel, and intel with our local law enforcement partners
Engage with our community partners to help reduce and prevent crime
Ensure drug enforcement will be a top priority with a focus on addiction recovery
Meet quarterly with school personnel to evaluate school safety and identify any potential threats