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Looking back: Sheriff BJ Barnes

Barnes reflects on more than two decades of service as Guilford County's sheriff

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Cathy McDaniel gives Guilford County Sheriff BJ Barnes a hug after staff and supporters gathered to send off McDaniel's husband, Capt. Gary Mc…

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Photos: BJ Barnes through the years

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Election night 2010

Sheriff B.J. Barnes laughs with his supporters as things were looking positive for the Republicans at the party headquarters located on West Market St. on Tuesday, November 2, 2010, in Greensboro, NC.

Guilford County Sheriff BJ Barnes, shown in 2001, likes to head out to McLeansville Barber Shop to have his hair cut by fishing buddy and friend Don Michael.

Guilford County Sheriff B.J. Barnes whips up some shrimp dip as he prepares for the annual Men Can Cook fundraiser for the Women's Resource Center in 2004. Barnes gives his wife, Deena, a bite of the dip to sample.

Posing for a photograph Sheriff BJ Barnes breaks out laughing before the opening ceremony at the new Guilford County Detention Center, on Monday, June 11, 2012, in Greensboro, N.C.

Guilford County Sheriff BJ Barnes looks on as Gov. Pat McCrory, right, pauses before signing into law bill HB318, the so-called immigration bill, which prevents cities from accepting any identification not issued by a government agency at the Guilford County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, in Greensboro, N.C.

BJ Barnes joined the U.S. Marine Corps when he was 19. “I didn’t want to go to war,” he says, “but I felt it was my responsibility as an American to do my part. This was something I needed to do.”

BJ Barnes 1990

Guilford County Sheriff B.J. Barnes rides one of the two Road King police motorcycles through the s-curve barriers in 2001. The motorcycles were the latest additions to the Sherriff Department.

Guilford County Sheriff B.J. Barnes rides one of the two Road King police motorcycles through the s-curve barriers in 2001. The motrocycles were the latest additions to the department.

Guilford County Sheriff BJ Barnes speaks during a memorial service for the Rev. Michael Anthony King in 2003.

Guilford County Sheriff BJ Barnes whips up some shrimp dip as he prepares for the annual Men Can Cook fundraiser for the Women's Resource Center in 2004.

BJ Barnes in 2007

BJ Barnes awaits election results in 2008.

Guilford County Sheriff BJ Barnes.

Guilford County Sheriff BJ Barnes and Roy Cooper in 2011.

Barnes’ office, shown in 2015 at the south end of the Otto Zenke Building, was once a furniture showroom.

BJ Barnes at home in 2015.

Guilford County Sheriff BJ Barnes (left) listens to a question during a news conference regarding animal cruelty charges at the Guilford County Animal Shelter in 2015. Seated with the sheriff is first lady Ann McCrory, an animal-rights activist, who asked to speak with Barnes about the charges and to show support.

 Barnes talks to media on Jan. 3 about a recent sting operation that brought down several drug dealers and seized a large quantity of drugs.

Guilford County Sheriff candidates BJ Barnes and Danny Rogers appeared at a candidate forum held by the League of Women Voters in Greensboro, N.C., on Oct. 9, 2018.

Guilford County Sheriff B.J. Barnes campaigns for Donald Trump during a rally at High Point University in High Point, NC on Sept. 20, 2016.

Guilford County Sheriff B.J. Barnes points to a map of hundreds of drug overdoses as he discussed the February 5th arrest of Roman Comacho following a traffic stop that led to a drug interdiction and subsequent seizure of 6.5 pounds of heroin on Interstate 40 in Greensboro, NC during a press conference in Greensboro on Feb. 8, 2016. At Barnes' left is Ronald Rau of Alcohol and Drug Services.

Guilford County Sheriff BJ Barnes speaks to families who lost loved ones in Guilford County crashes in 2015.

Guilford County Sheriff BJ Barnes, shown in 2017, looks forward to a slice of fresh watermelon when summer rolls around.

Panelist BJ Barnes, Guilford County sheriff, listens as Adamou Mohamed, former Chair of the International Advisory Committee, Grassroots, makes a point Wednesday during the “Voices for a Stronger Guilford” forum in 2017.

Panelist, Jeremy McKinney, immigration attorney refers to BJ Barnes, Guilford County sheriff, as he makes a point during the News & Record and PNC Bank forum, Voices for a Stronger Guilford, examining the issue of immigration and finding a way forward at the Elm Street Center, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017, in Greensboro, N.C.

Guilford County Sheriff BJ Barnes talks to media on Jan. 3, 2018, about a recent sting operation that brought down several drug dealers and seized a large quantity of drugs. Barnes, 67, has been a Republican force in the county throughout his 24 years as sheriff.

B.J. Barnes campaigns for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at the Special Events Center at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, NC on June 14, 2016.

Robin Hayes and B J Barnes campaign for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at the Special Events Center at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, NC on June 14, 2016.

Guilford County Sheriff BJ Barnes gives Angela McGill, CEO of High Point Housing Authority, a hug after sheriff's deputies delivered more than 800 holiday toys and more than $ 1,000 in cash to the housing authority in High Point, NC on November 27, 2018. Barnes lived for several years in public housing in High Point in the late 1950s and is on the housing authority's Pillars of Fame, which gives current residents models for success.

Guilford County Sheriff B.J. Barnes laughs as Angela McGill, CEO of High Point Housing Authority, thanks Barnes after his deputies delivered more than 800 holiday toys and more than $ 1,000 in cash to the housing authority in High Point, NC on November 27, 2018. Barnes lived for several years in public housing in High Point in the late 1950s and is on the housing authority's Pillars of Fame, which gives current residents models for success. (H. Scott Hoffmann/ News & Record)

Guilford County Sheriff makes remarks as sheriff's staff and supporters gathered to send off Captain. Gary McDaniel after nearly fifty years of work for Guilford County during a retirement reception in Greensboro, NC on Nov. 30, 2018.

Guilford County Sheriff' B.J. Barnes listens closely as parent Stephanie Mitchell asks him for his support at school safety hearing in Greensboro, NC on Nov. 29, 2018.

Doug Henderson hugs Guilford County Sheriff B.J. Barnes after calling him "the best Sheriff Guilford County has ever had" in Greensboro, NC on November 30, 2018. (H. Scott Hoffmann/ News & Record)

Guilford County Sheriff's Department staff and baliff D. R. Massenburg and another suppoorter thanks Sheriff B.J. Barnes for his service during a reception for a retiring captain in Greensboro, NC on Nov. 30, 2018.

END OF AN ERA: Longtime Guilford County Sheriff BJ Barnes, who lost his bid for re-election on Nov. 6, is hugged by Detective Mia Smith during Capt. Gary McDaniel’s retirement reception Nov. 30 in Greensboro.

Cathy McDaniel gives Guilford County Sheriff' B.J. Barnes a hug after staff and supporters gathered to send off McDaniel's husbanf, Captain. Gary McDaniel, after nearly fifty years of work for Guilford County during a retirement reception in Greensboro, NC on Nov. 30, 2018.

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BJ Barnes as young Marine

BJ Barnes as young Marine

BJ Barnes joined the U.S. Marine Corps when he was 19. “I didn’t want to go to war,” he says, “but I felt it was my responsibility as an Ameri…

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Guilford County Sheriff BJ Barnes moved offices to Zenke building

Guilford County Sheriff BJ Barnes moved the department's offices in 1995 to the Otto Zenke building on Washington Street.

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Sheriff BJ Barnes test drives motorcycle

Sheriff BJ Barnes test drives motorcycle

Guilford County Sheriff BJ Barnes rides one of the two Road King police motorcycles through the s-curve barriers in 2001. The motorcycles were…

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Barnes campaigns for Donald Trump

In this September 2016 photo, Guilford County Sheriff BJ Barnes campaigns for Donald Trump during a rally at High Point University in High Point.

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Sheriff BJ Barnes

Then-Guilford County Sheriff BJ Barnes listens closely as parent Stephanie Mitchell asks him for his support at a school safety hearing in November.

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Guilford County Sheriff BJ Barnes

Guilford County Sheriff BJ Barnes gives Angela McGill, CEO of High Point Housing Authority, a kiss after sheriff's deputies delivered more tha…

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Sheriff BJ Barnes

Cathy McDaniel gives Guilford County Sheriff BJ Barnes a hug after staff and supporters gathered to send off McDaniel's husband, Capt. Gary McDaniel, after nearly 50 years of work for Guilford County during a retirement reception in Greensboro on Friday.

Guilford County Sheriff BJ Barnes moved the department's offices in 1995 to the Otto Zenke building on Washington Street.

In this September 2016 photo, Guilford County Sheriff BJ Barnes campaigns for Donald Trump during a rally at High Point University in High Point.

Guilford County Sheriff BJ Barnes rides one of the two Road King police motorcycles through the s-curve barriers in 2001. The motorcycles were the latest additions to the Sheriff's Office.

Guilford County Sheriff BJ Barnes gives Angela McGill, CEO of High Point Housing Authority, a kiss after sheriff's deputies delivered more than 800 holiday toys and more than $ 1,000 in cash to the housing authority in High Point, N.C., on Nov. 27, 2018. Barnes lived for several years in public housing in High Point in the late 1950s and is on the housing authority's Pillars of Fame, which gives current residents models for success.

Then-Guilford County Sheriff BJ Barnes listens closely as parent Stephanie Mitchell asks him for his support at a school safety hearing in November.

BJ Barnes joined the U.S. Marine Corps when he was 19. “I didn’t want to go to war,” he says, “but I felt it was my responsibility as an American to do my part. This was something I needed to do.”

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