Hubert Peterkin - Professional Affiliations

About
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Hubert A. Peterkin was born on April 25, 1962 to Onnie B. Peterkin and the late Hubert Peterkin of Hoke County. Hubert A. Peterkin, a native of Hoke County, attended the following schools: South Hoke Elementary, Scurlock Elementary, J.W. Turlington Elementary, Upchurch Jr. High, and later graduated with the class of 1981, from Hoke County High School.

In 1987, Peterkin pursued his Law Enforcement Career by attending the North Carolina Justice Academy in Salemburg, North Carolina, where he received his Basic Law Enforcement Certification. Upon receiving his certification, he has been employed with the Fayetteville Police Department for a 14-year career. He is currently still serving as an Investigator with the Fayetteville Police Department.

From December 18, 1998 to January 19, 2000, Peterkin served as the Chief Deputy of the Hoke County Sheriff's Office, holding the rank of Major. He has served as Sherriff of Hoke County since election in 2002 and re-election in 2006.

Peterkin received his Bachelor of Science Degree in May of 1999, from Liberty University, in Lynchburg, Virginia, concentrating in Government and Business and is presently seeking his Masters Degree.

He has received his Advanced Law Enforcement Certification from the Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission (for Police) and his Advanced Certification from the North Carolina Sheriff's Education and Training Standards Commission (for Deputy Sheriffs). Both certifications are the highest recognition that can be achieved in Law Enforcement.

His professional education consists of Preliminary Investigation, Basic Juvenile Investigator Training, Police Law Institute, Criminal Intelligence, Case Management, Investigating Child Abuse and Neglect I & II, Investigating Child Sexual Abuse and Interview and Interrogation.

Peterkin has benn a certified instructor teaching Law Enforcement Officers at the Fayetteville Technical Community College and at the North Carolina Justice Academy.

During his 16 years with the Fayetteville Police Department, he has been a Patrol Officer, School Resource Officer, Community Resource Officer, and Investigator.

Peterkin is a decorated officer and has received the following awards: Decoration and Highest Performance, Humanitarian Award, Mentor Award, Merit Award (twice), Individual Commendation Award (twice), Service Award, Department Unit Commendation and Testimonial Plaque of Excellence.

He is and has been a member of the Freedom A.M.E. Zion Chapel, all his life, where the Pastor is the Rev. Ray P. Owens.

Mr. Peterkin's objective is to seek a challenging and rewarding career where leadership skills and prior law enforcement experience may be effectively utilized to benefit the public.