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{{Short description|African-American sheriff (born 1950)}}
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{{Infobox police officer
|honorific_prefix = Former Sheriff
|name = Jacquelyn Harrison Barrett
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|birth_name = Jacquelyn BarrettHarrison
|birth_date = <!--{{birth date and age|YYYY1950|MM11|DD04|dfmf=y}}-->
|birth_place = [[Charlotte, North Carolina]]
|other_names = JacquelynJackie Barrett<br>Jackie Washington-Barrett, <br>Jackie Barrett-Washington<br>Jacquelyn Harrison Barrett
|education = [[Atlanta University]]
|known_for = First African American female elected to be Sheriff in the United States
|spouse = Gene Washington
|department = Fulton County Sheriff’sSheriff's Department
|serviceyears = 1992-2004
|status = Retired
|awards = Legacy Award from Fulton County Sheriff’sSheriff's Office
}}
 
'''Jacquelyn Harrison Barrett''' was(born electedNovember as4, Sheriff1950) Inserved 1992,three byterms as sheriff of [[Fulton County, Georgia|Fulton County, GA]], making her the first African-American woman to ever receive the title in the [[United States]]. BarrettAfter served three terms from 1992 to 2004. During her career in law enforcement, Barrett developed several training programs and asa "[[Sheriff]], she served during the [[1996 Summer Olympics|Summer Olympic Games inreverse Atlantadiscrimination]]" andlawsuit attendedwas thefiled [[2000against Democraticher Nationalby Convention]]. After a controversy regarding the spending of18 publicdeputy moniessheriffs, Barrett was suspended from office by [[Sonny Perdue|Governor Sonny Perdue]] in 2004. She did not run for a fourth term.
== Education ==
 
== Early life and education ==
[[File:WEB DuBois bust at Clark Atlanta University.jpg|thumb|Jacquelyn Harrison Barrett’s alma mater, [[Clark Atlanta University]]]]
Jacquelyn Harrison was born November 4, 1950 in [[Charlotte, North Carolina]] to Cornelius Harrison and Ocie (Perry) Harrison.{{sfn|UGA|n.d.}} In 1972, Barrettshe graduated collegefrom Beaver College, now called Arcadia University, with a bachelor's degree in [[sociology]], with a concentration in [[criminology]]. In 1973, Barrettshe received her master's degree in Criminology from [[Clark Atlanta University|Atlanta University]].{{sfn|Hornsby-Gutting|2007}}
 
== Early Careercareer ==
Before being elected Sheriffsheriff of Fulton County, Barrett served a 10-year tenure<ref name=":0">{{Cite websfn|title=Atlanta Area Expected To Elect Black Woman Sheriff {{!}} The Seattle Times|url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=19920830&slug=1510121|access-date=2021-03-31|website=archive.seattletimes.com1992}}</ref> as a [[curriculum]] specialist for the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council. She helped to develop programs that would be used to train [[Policepolice officer|police officers]]s, and was eventually promoted to create these programs for the [[Chief of police|Chief of Police]] and [[Sheriff]]sheriff.<ref name=":1">{{cite websfn|author=Jacquelyn H. BarrettUGA|date=|title=Jacquelyn Hn. Barrett Papers|url=http://sclfindd.libs.uga.edu/sclfind/view?docId=ead/RBRL289JHB.xml;brand=default|access-date=23 March 2021|website=University Libraries|publisher=University of Georgia}}</ref> She then served two years as [[chief administrative officer]] for the [[Fulton County Sheriff's Office (Georgia)|Fulton County sheriff’sSheriff's departmentOffice]], and became the director of the Fulton County Public Safety Training Center in 1987.<ref name=":0" /> {{sfn|UGA|n.d.}}
 
==Career as Sheriff ==
In 1992, Barrett defeated both her Democratic Primary Election opponent Robert McMichaels, and her General Election opponent Morris Chappell (Republican).{{sfn|Hornsby-Gutting|2007}} As sheriff, Barrett managed the largest sheriff's department in Georgia, opened the South Fulton Precinct, recruited seventy-five volunteers to support various charitable organizations, and provided safety training to senior citizens.{{sfn|UGA|n.d.}} During the [[1996 Summer Olympics|Summer Olympics in Atlanta]] Barrett served as Sheriff and provided police support for the games.{{sfn|Hornsby-Gutting|2007}}
 
In 2000, Barrett attended the [[Democratic National Convention]], where she was interviewed by [[Lou Waters]] for [[CNN]]. She served on the [[United States congressional delegations from Georgia|Georgia Congressional Delegation]] and voiced her support for [[Al Gore]].{{sfn|CNN|2004}} Barrett completed a second term as Sheriff, and continued to work through a third until she was suspended from office by [[Sonny Perdue|Governor Sonny Perdue]] in August 2004.{{sfn|Hart|2004}} Barrett's final term as Fulton County's Sheriff ended on December 31, 2004.
In 1992, Barrett defeated both her Democratic Primary Election opponent Robert McMichaels, and her General Election opponent Morris Chappell (republican).<ref name=":3" />
 
[[File:Fulton County Courthouse Renovation 1995.JPG|alt=A sign posted for the 1995 Fulton County Courthouse Renovation that took place while Barrett was sheriff.|thumb|A sign posted for the 1995 Fulton County Courthouse Renovation during Barrett's tenure as sheriff with her name displayed.]]
During the [[1996 Summer Olympics|Summer Olympics in Atlanta]] Barrett served as Sheriff and provided police support for the games.<ref name=":3" />
 
In 2000, Jacquelyn attended the [[Democratic National Convention]], where she was interviewed by [[Lou Waters]] for [[CNN]]. She served on the [[United States congressional delegations from Georgia|Georgia Congressional Delegation]] and voiced her support for [[Al Gore]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=CNN Transcript - CNN Today: Democratic National Convention: Sheriff Jackie Barrett Discusses Shattering Stereotypes - August 14, 2000|url=http://www.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0008/14/tod.01.html|access-date=2021-04-07|website=www.cnn.com}}</ref>[[File:Fulton County Courthouse Renovation 1995 Project Team.JPG|alt=A sign posted for the Fulton County Courthouse Renovation that took place while Barrett was Sheriff.|thumb|A sign posted for the Fulton County Courthouse Renovation that took place while Barrett was Sheriff. This sign has Barrett's name displayed]]Barrett completed a second term as Sheriff, and continued to to work through a third until she was suspended from office by [[Sonny Perdue|Governor Sonny Perdue]] in August of 2004.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Hart|first=Ariel|date=2004-07-24|title=County Sheriff Is Suspended in Georgia|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2004/07/24/national/county-sheriff-is-suspended-in-georgia.html|access-date=2021-04-26|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> Barrett's final term as Fulton County's Sheriff ended on December 31, 2004.<ref name=":3" />
 
== Controversy ==
In 2000, Barrett was called to court for several claims of racial discrimination brought forward by eighteen Fulton County Sheriff's Department employees. <ref>{{sfncite court |litigants=Charles Alexander v. Fulton County JailGeorgia |reporter= U.S. |opinion= No. 97-8189 |pinpoint= |court=11th circuit |date=March 30, 2000 |url=https://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-11th-circuit/1074177.html |access-date= 26 April 2021 |ref={{SfnRef|Alexander v. Fulton|2000}} }}</ref> Of those eighteen claims, fourteen were found legitimate. Several of these officers were provided compensation for damages to their careers, and some were provided with forced promotions. The remaining four were not found to be discriminated against.▼
 
In 2006, a civil action suit was filed by an inmate alleging insufficient living conditions within the Fulton County Jail against Barrett and Fulton County.<ref>{{cite court |litigants= McGee v. Barrett |reporter= U.S. |opinion= CIVIL ACTION NO. 1:04-CV-2303-TCB, PRISONER CIVIL RIGHTS 42 U.S.C. § 1983. |pinpoint= |court= |date=August 31, 2006|url=https://casetext.com/case/mcgee-v-barrett/?PHONE_NUMBER_GROUP=P |access-date=April 26, 2021 |ref={{sfnSfnRef|McGee v. Barrett|2006}}}}</ref> The Plaintiff stated to the court that he was not provided a properly ventilated cell, and that the food provided did not align with his prescribed diet. The court denied Barrett's request for summary judgement. Additionally, the Plaintiff's claim for prospective relief, and the Plaintiff's punitive-damages claims against Fulton County, and the Plaintiff's official-capacity claims against all former, current, or future sheriff of Fulton County were all denied. ▼
▲In 2000, Barrett was called to court for several claims of racial discrimination brought forward by eighteen Fulton County Sheriff's Department employees. {{sfn|Charles Alexander v. Fulton County Jail|2000}} Of those eighteen claims, fourteen were found legitimate. Several of these officers were provided compensation for damages to their careers, and some were provided with forced promotions. The remaining four were not found to be discriminated against.
 
▲In 2006, a civil action suit was filed by an inmate alleging insufficient living conditions within the Fulton County Jail against Barrett and Fulton County. {{sfn|McGee v. Barrett|2006}} The Plaintiff stated to the court that he was not provided a properly ventilated cell, and that the food provided did not align with his prescribed diet. The court denied Barrett's request for summary judgement. Additionally, the Plaintiff's claim for prospective relief, and the Plaintiff's punitive-damages claims against Fulton County, and the Plaintiff's official-capacity claims against all former, current, or future sheriff of Fulton County were all denied.
 
In March of 2004, Rapper [[T.I.]] produced a music video inside of the Fulton County Jail while serving time. The music video was unauthorized by Sheriff Barrett, and the employees who allegedly allowed a small camera crew inside of the jail were terminated.{{sfn|Patel|2004}}▼
 
== Life after Law Enforcement ==▼
 
▲In March of 2004, Rapperrapper [[T.I.]] produced a music video inside of the Fulton County Jail while serving time. The music video was unauthorized by Sheriff Barrett, and the employees who allegedly allowed a small camera crew inside of the jail were terminated.{{sfn|Patel|2004}}
In 2008, Jackie Barrett began teaching [[criminology]] as an [[adjunct professor]] at the [[University of West Georgia]] and [[Spelman College]] in [[Atlanta]].<ref name=":1" /> In 2012, it was reported that she also taught at the Fulton Leadership Academy, and focused on [[Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics|STEM]] programs for young boys.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=6 Feb 2012, B2 - The Atlanta Constitution at Newspapers.com|url=http://www.newspapers.com/image/?clipping_id=26129461&fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjQyMzI0NjYyOSwiaWF0IjoxNjE3NzU4MzgyLCJleHAiOjE2MTc4NDQ3ODJ9.w127CGDXda2Y_P2-wBor2MlIJhIkG42WmGcHubhvZ6o|access-date=2021-04-07|website=Newspapers.com|language=en}}</ref> In March of 2021, she received a Legacy Award from the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office for her lifetime of contributions.<ref>{{Citation|title=Women’s History Month Celebration|url=https://www.facebook.com/fultonsheriff/videos/womens-history-month-celebration/652259072227107/|language=en|access-date=2021-04-07}}</ref>▼
== Personal Life ==▼
 
▲== Life after Lawlaw Enforcementenforcement ==
Jacquelyn H. Barrett was born November 4th, 1950 in [[Charlotte, North Carolina]] <ref name=":1" /> to parents Cornelius Harrison and Ocie Perry Harrison.<ref name=":3" />
▲In 2008, Jackie Barrett began teaching [[criminology]] as an [[adjunct professor]] at the [[University of West Georgia]] and at [[Spelman College]] in [[Atlanta]].<ref name=":1" /> In 2012, it was reported that she also taught at the Fulton Leadership Academy, and focused on [[Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics|STEM]] programs for young boys.<ref name=":2">{{Cite websfn|Cook|title=6 Feb 2012, B2 - The Atlanta Constitution at Newspapers.com|url=http://www.newspapers.com/image/?clipping_id=26129461&fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjQyMzI0NjYyOSwiaWF0IjoxNjE3NzU4MzgyLCJleHAiOjE2MTc4NDQ3ODJ9.w127CGDXda2Y_P2-wBor2MlIJhIkG42WmGcHubhvZ6o|access-date=2021-04-07|website=Newspapers.com|language=en}}</ref> In March of 2021, she received a Legacy Award from the Fulton County Sheriff’sSheriff's Office for her lifetime of contributions.<ref>{{Citation|title=Women’s History Month Celebration|url=https://www.facebook.com/fultonsheriff/videos/womens-history-month-celebration/652259072227107/sfn|language=enFCSO|access-date=2021-04-07}}</ref>
 
▲== Personal Lifelife ==
Jacquelyn H. Barrett became Jackie Barrett-Washington when she married Gene Washington. She has two children, Kimberly and Alan<ref>{{Cite web|title=The nation's first black woman sheriff: Jackie Barrett. - Free Online Library|url=https://www.thefreelibrary.com/The+nation%27s+first+black+woman+sheriff:+Jackie+Barrett.-a017361008|access-date=2021-04-07|website=www.thefreelibrary.com}}</ref>, and five grandchildren<ref name=":2" />. Barrett has always been involved in the [[Christians|Christian]] faith, and has worked for and attended Cascade United Methodist Church.<ref name=":1" />
Jacquelyn H. Barrett became Jackie Barrett-Washington when she married Gene Washington. She has two children, Kimberly and Alan,{{sfn|Whetstone|1995}} and five grandchildren.{{sfn|Cook|2012}} Barrett is a [[Christians|Christian]] and belongs to Cascade United Methodist Church.{{sfn|UGA|n.d.}}
 
== Citations ==
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== Works Citedcited ==
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* {{cite news |author=<!--AP Wire--> |title= Atlanta Area Expected to Elect Black Woman Sheriff |url= https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=19920830&slug=1510121 |work= The Seattle Times |date=30 August 1992 | access-date= 31 March 2021 |ref={{SfnRef|Seattle Times|1992}}}}
* {{cite courtnews |litigantsurl= Charles Alexander vhttps://www. Fulton County Georgianewspapers.com/clip/26129461/semi-retired-she-now-teaches-jackie/ |reportertitle='Semi-Retired', U.S.she |opinion=now No. 97-8189.teaches |pinpointlast= Cook |courtfirst= 11th cir.Rhonda |date=306 MarchFebruary 20002012 |urlwork=https://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-11th-circuit/1074177.html The Atlanta Constitution |access-date= 267 April 2021}}
*{{cite news |title= Democratic National Convention: Sheriff Jackie Barrett Discusses Shattering Stereotypes |date=August 14, 2004 |url= http://www.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0008/14/tod.01.html |work=CNN |access-date= 7 April 2021 |ref={{SfnRef|CNN|2004}} }}▼
*{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/26129461/semi-retired-she-now-teaches-jackie/ |title=‘Semi-Retired’, she now teaches |last= Cook |first= Rhonda |date=6 February 2012 |work= The Atlanta Constitution |access-date=7 April 2021}}
*{{cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/fultonsheriff/videos/womens-history-month-celebration/652259072227107/ |title=Women’sWomen's History Month Celebration |author=<!--none mentioned--> |publisher=Fulton County Sheriff’sSheriff's Office |date=28 March 2021 |website=Facebook |access-date=7 April 2021 |ref={{SfnRef|FCSO|2021}}}}▼
▲*{{cite news |title= Democratic National Convention: Sheriff Jackie Barrett Discusses Shattering Stereotypes |url= http://www.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0008/14/tod.01.html |work=CNN |access-date= 7 April 2021}}
*{{cite news |last=Hart |first=Ariel |date= 24 July 2004 |title= County Sheriff Is Suspended in Georgia |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2004/07/24/national/county-sheriff-is-suspended-in-georgia.html |work=The New York Times |access-date= 7 April 2021 }} ▼
▲*{{cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/fultonsheriff/videos/womens-history-month-celebration/652259072227107/ |title=Women’s History Month Celebration |author= Fulton County Sheriff’s Office|date=28 March 2021 |website=Facebook |access-date=7 April 2021}}
▲*{{cite news |last=Hart |first=Ariel |date= 24 July 2004 |title= County Sheriff Is Suspended in Georgia |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2004/07/24/national/county-sheriff-is-suspended-in-georgia.html |work=The New York Times |access-date= 7 April 2021}}
*{{cite web |url=https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/barrett-jacqueline-harrison-1940/|title=Jaqueline Harrison Barrett (1940-)| last=Hornsby-Gutting |first= Angela |date= 17 September 2007 |website= BlackPast.org |access-date= 23 March 2021 |quote=}}
*{{cite web |title= Jacquelyn H. Barrett Papers |url= http://sclfind.libs.uga.edu/sclfind/view?docId=ead/RBRL289JHB.xml;brand=default |website= University Libraries |publisher= University of Georgia | access-date= 23 March 2021 |ref={{SfnRef|UGA|n.d.}}}}
*{{cite news |last=Patel |first=Joseph |date= 9 July 2004 |title= T.I. Video Fallout Continues as Control of Jail is Wrestled from Sheriff|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1489317/ti-video-fallout-continues-as-control-of-jail-is-wrested-from-sheriff/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160110105222/http://www.mtv.com/news/1489317/ti-video-fallout-continues-as-control-of-jail-is-wrested-from-sheriff/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 10, 2016 |work=MTV |access-date= 7 April 2021}} ▼
*{{cite court |litigants= McGee v. Barrett |reporter= U.S. |opinion= CIVIL ACTION NO. 1:04-CV-2303-TCB, PRISONER CIVIL RIGHTS 42 U.S.C. § 1983. |pinpoint= |court= |date=31 August 2006|url=https://casetext.com/case/mcgee-v-barrett/?PHONE_NUMBER_GROUP=P |access-date= 26 April 2021}}
*{{cite news |url=https://www.thefreelibrary.com/The+nation%27s+first+black+woman+sheriff:+Jackie+Barrett.-a017361008 |title=The nation’snation's first black woman sheriff: Jackie Barrett |last= Whetstone |first= Muriel L. |date=1 August 1995 |work= Ebony |access-date=7 April 2021}}▼
▲*{{cite news |last=Patel |first=Joseph |date= 9 July 2004 |title= T.I. Video Fallout Continues as Control of Jail is Wrestled from Sheriff|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1489317/ti-video-fallout-continues-as-control-of-jail-is-wrested-from-sheriff/ |work=MTV |access-date= 7 April 2021}}
▲*{{cite news |url=https://www.thefreelibrary.com/The+nation%27s+first+black+woman+sheriff:+Jackie+Barrett.-a017361008 |title=The nation’s first black woman sheriff: Jackie Barrett |last= Whetstone |first= Muriel L. |date=1 August 1995 |work= Ebony |access-date=7 April 2021}}
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== External Links ==
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* https://www.fultoncountyga.gov/services/public-safety/public-safety-training
[[Category:Living people]]
* https://www.fultonleadershipacademy.net/
[[Category:African-American sheriffs]]
[[Category:Women sheriffs]]
[[Category:20th-century African-American people]]
[[Category:People from Fulton County, Georgia]]
[[Category:People from Charlotte, North Carolina]]
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