Braxton Cotton

Braxton Cotton has diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Braxton currently holds the position of NOBLE National Sergeant-at-Arms at the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives. In this role, they enforce order at meetings, conferences, and conventions, ensuring the safety and security of attendees.

Prior to this, Braxton served as the Chief of Staff at the Cobb County Sheriff's Office, where they played a crucial role in overseeing various administrative functions.

Braxton also possesses extensive military experience, having served in the US Army as the Deputy Command Inspector General. In this position, they ensured compliance with regulations and oversaw investigations as needed.

Braxton has held significant roles in the State of Georgia, including Director of Reentry Services at the Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles. Braxton was responsible for developing and implementing parole and pardon policies, establishing partnerships with other state agencies and non-profit organizations, and managing transitional services for incarcerated individuals.

Furthermore, they have contributed to the development of the criminal justice system in Georgia as Vice Chairman of the state's constitutional board. Braxton led parole, pardon, and clemency actions for death penalty cases, implemented parole policies, and successfully reduced the prison population through automation and program implementation.

Braxton's experience extends to the academic field as well, having served as an Adjunct Professor at Atlanta Metropolitan State College.

Earlier in their career, they served as a Georgia State Trooper, providing executive protection services to the Governor and First Lady of Georgia, as well as visiting out-of-state governors and federal cabinet members/secretaries. Braxton also worked as a Detective at the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office and as a Police Officer at the Milledgeville Police Department.

Braxton Cotton's extensive work experience demonstrates their expertise in law enforcement, leadership, policy development, and administration.

Braxton Cotton has a diverse education history. Braxton began their educational journey in the year 2000 when they attended Georgia Military College and obtained an Associate of Arts degree in Criminal Justice in the years 2000 to 2002. Following this, in the same year, they completed the US Army Infantry Basic Training.

In 2005 and 2006, Braxton attended the Infantry Officers Basic Course. Braxton then took a break from formal education and enrolled in the 84th Georgia State Patrol Trooper School for a short period in 2007, although no degree or field of study is mentioned for this training.

In 2008 and 2009, Braxton attended Saint Leo University, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice.

Lastly, from 2013 to 2016, Braxton attended Columbus State University and completed their Master of Science degree in Public Safety Administration.

Overall, Braxton Cotton has a background in Criminal Justice and Public Safety Administration, with additional military training and experience as an infantry officer.