Earl Campbell seeks Wallkill Town Board position.

Orange County Sheriff’s Office ​Lt. Earl Campbell is ⁤on a mission to unite and uplift the community as​ he runs for the Town of Wallkill Ward 3 councilman seat.

“I’m excited about the direction Wallkill is heading ‍in, and I want to be a part‌ of it,” ⁣Lt. Campbell shared with The Epoch Times. “Being actively ‍involved in our community and representing its people brings me immense ​joy.”

Having overcome a challenging childhood and difficult early adulthood, Lt. Campbell has climbed the ranks at the county sheriff’s office to become⁤ a lieutenant. His inspiring success story serves as a beacon of hope for young individuals in the‍ community.

“If you​ persist and give your best effort, you can achieve⁢ anything,”​ he emphasized.

Lt. Campbell ‍believes his strong communication skills and ability to build consensus will greatly benefit the councilman seat.

“Communication is a vital⁤ skill I learned as a correctional officer,” he explained. “Treating people with respect goes a long way. I excelled ‌because I ‌saw inmates as individuals, not just as prisoners.”

During his childhood, Lt. ⁤Campbell resided ‍with his aunt in the Bronx’s ​University ⁢Heights⁤ neighborhood, where gangs and violence were prevalent.

With an absent father and a struggling mother, he credits his uncle and regular church attendance for keeping ‌him away from negative influences.

“My⁤ grandmother, aunts, and mother all ‌moved to ​Middletown,”‌ Lt. Campbell shared.

In 2006, he made the decision to join them and start anew.

“Middletown was a breath⁤ of fresh⁤ air for me,” Lt. Campbell recalled. “The green grass, absence of concrete, subways, ⁤and homelessness in ⁣the city made a significant ⁣difference.”

Two years ⁣later, with a child on ⁢the way, he sought career opportunities beyond retail and set his sights on the county sheriff’s office.

This skill proved invaluable in resolving​ gang-related conflicts within the jail.

“I make them consider the consequences⁣ of their actions,” he explained. “Continuing down a chaotic path won’t lead to anything positive. By understanding ‌the other person’s perspective or choosing not to ‍react, they can make ​significant changes.”

“Not every action requires a ‌reaction,” he added.

Lt. Campbell’s approach to treating‍ all inmates equally‌ involves disregarding their criminal history unless necessary⁤ for work-related purposes.

He believes that effective communication with inmates is increasingly crucial due to changing state laws, such as those limiting solitary confinement in correctional facilities.

“Sometimes, talking is the only way to ‌get the job done,” Lt. Campbell remarked. “While it may be more challenging to handle certain inmates under the new laws, it​ has also improved⁤ officer communication.”

“We follow ⁣the principle of being ⁣fair, firm, and consistent,” he added. “By⁢ being fair, firm in our decisions, ‌and consistent in our actions, we ⁢can excel.”

His community outreach efforts focus on fostering a ⁣better relationship between youth and law enforcement through neighborhood events.

“Running for the town board is a significant step towards helping my community and the residents of Ward 3,” he expressed. “It’s a new opportunity to make a positive impact.”