Spring 2024
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Governor Brian Kemp administered the oath to new Board Member Wayne Bennett in March. It was Kemp's second Parole Board appointment in 2024, having appointed Joyette Holmes in January.
Mr. Bennett served as sheriff of Glynn County from 1992 to 2012 and retired from the office. As sheriff, he was responsible for the operations of a 600 capacity correctional facility to include providing for the custody, control and welfare of the offender population. During his 20-year tenure as sheriff, Mr. Bennett served on the Executive Committee for the G8 Summit in 2004, served on Presidential Security Teams for Presidents Jimmy Carter, George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush. He served as an advisory board member of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council.
Bennet began his law enforcement career with the Glynn County Police Department and he's a veteran.
From 1978 to 1992, with the Glynn County Police Department he served as Patrol Division Supervisor, Commander of the Criminal Investigative Division, supervised Internal Affairs/Professional Standards, and supervised Task Force Operations.
Mr. Bennett graduated from the 152nd session of the FBI National Academy. He served in the U.S. Army from 1974 to 1978. Since retiring from Glynn County, he has worked as a consultant in the areas of law enforcement, policy and procedures and jail operations.