LaChauncey Staton is a Retired Detective Sergeant with the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office’s Domestic Violence Unit. He has been employed with the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office since 1997 and has held various positions throughout his career. LaChauncey specializes in investigating crimes related to domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual assault. He served as the Team Leader of the Crisis Negotiator Team and the Honor Guard Unit. Before joining the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office, LaChauncey worked as a patrol officer, shift supervisor, and member of the Special Response Team for the Williamston Police Department starting in 1993. His career has provided him with opportunities to engage with citizens, schools, churches, and civic groups on various critical issues, including crime prevention, domestic violence awareness, law enforcement practices, and community relations. LaChauncey graduated from North Pitt High School and completed his Basic Law Enforcement Training at Pitt Community College. He has earned numerous certifications, including Advanced Law Enforcement Certification, Advanced Crisis Negotiation Certification, Crisis Intervention Certification, Police Law Institute Certificate, Field Training Officer Certificate, and First-line Supervisor Certification. He also trains officers in the Lethality Assessment Program and instructs on Fair and Impartial Policing. Additionally, LaChauncey served as a board member of the Center for Family Violence and is currently a committee member of the Pitt County Human Relations Committee. He holds the position of Vice President on the board of the Greenville Police Department’s Police Athletic League (PAL). Born in Newark, New Jersey, and raised in Pitt County, LaChauncey currently resides in Greenville, North Carolina. He is married to Mrs. Twanda Staton. LaChauncey is dedicated to serving and protecting his community. He is passionate about raising awareness of community issues, believing that collective effort can resolve these challenges and improve the community for everyone. LaChauncey has continuously strived to serve the community, not only as a law enforcement officer but also by educating and informing the citizens of Pitt County on pressing concerns. He applied to the Board and Commission Fellowship Program to enhance his service on the boards and commissions he is currently appointed to and to prepare for future roles. LaChauncey seeks a deeper understanding of government procedures and practices that will aid him in his responsibilities. He has always been an advocate for those who cannot advocate for themselves, believing that the government should serve the people and facilitate opportunities for individuals to enhance their lives. In his leisure time, LaChauncey enjoys spending time with family, watching movies, cooking, playing video games, practicing with firearms, and working out whenever possible. He looks forward to participating in the Board and Commission Fellowship Program, viewing it as a valuable opportunity to learn, collaborate with others, and contribute to making the community, state, and nation a better place.