1/21/16 Smith County Republican Women Sheriff Forum by Sarah A. Miller

Sheriff Larry Smith, right, answers a question during a forum with challenger Chris Green, left, held by the Smith County Republican Women at Traditions Restaurant & Catering in Tyler Thursday Jan. 21, 2016. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Chris Green, candidate for Smith County Sheriff, answers a question during a forum held by the Smith County Republican Women at Traditions Restaurant & Catering in Tyler Thursday Jan. 21, 2016. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)

Chris Green, candidate for Smith County Sheriff, answers a question during a forum held by the Smith County Republican Women at Traditions Restaurant & Catering in Tyler Thursday Jan. 21, 2016. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Sheriff Larry Smith answers a question during a forum with challenger Chris Green held by the Smith County Republican Women at Traditions Restaurant & Catering in Tyler Thursday Jan. 21, 2016. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)

Sheriff Larry Smith answers a question during a forum with challenger Chris Green held by the Smith County Republican Women at Traditions Restaurant & Catering in Tyler Thursday Jan. 21, 2016. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Shirley Lindsay of Tyler talks with Dick Berthouse of Whitehouse and Susan McFarland of Tyler before the start of the Sheriff Forum with candidate Chris Green and current sheriff Larry Smith held by the Smith County Republican Women at Traditions Restaurant & Catering in Tyler Thursday Jan. 21, 2016. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)

Sheriff Larry Smith takes a photo with Heather Stoner and Hunter Stoner before a forum with challenger Chris Green held by the Smith County Republican Women at Traditions Restaurant & Catering in Tyler Thursday Jan. 21, 2016. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Sheriff Larry Smith speaks with Barbara Eason before a forum with challenger Chris Green held by the Smith County Republican Women at Traditions Restaurant & Catering in Tyler Thursday Jan. 21, 2016. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)