{"biography":"## Background and education\nBonds is an alumnus of Hillcrest High School in Memphis ([About](https://www.electmiltonbonds2026.com/about)). He earned both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Memphis ([About](https://www.electmiltonbonds2026.com/about)).\n\n## Career\nMilton Bonds Jr. is a law enforcement professional and community leader born and raised in the Whitehaven community of Memphis, Tennessee ([About](https://www.electmiltonbonds2026.com/about)). He began his career in law enforcement in June 1997 and was officially commissioned as a police officer on June 21, 1999 ([About](https://www.electmiltonbonds2026.com/about)). Throughout his career, he has held various roles including Uniform Patrol, Precinct Task Force, Community Policing, the C.O.P. Unit, and investigator in the Sex Crimes Bureau ([About](https://www.electmiltonbonds2026.com/about)). In 2021, Bonds was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant within the Memphis Police Department\u2019s Sex Crimes Bureau ([About](https://www.electmiltonbonds2026.com/about)).\n\nAs a supervisor in the Sex Crimes Bureau, he oversees critical units including the Digital Forensic Unit (DFU), Sex Offender Registry, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC), and the Human Trafficking Task Force ([About](https://www.electmiltonbonds2026.com/about)). He is noted as the only Certified Digital Forensic Examiner supervisor currently serving within the Memphis Police Department ([About](https://www.electmiltonbonds2026.com/about)). Bonds holds certifications as a Certified Computer Forensic Examiner (2019) and a Certified Mobile Device Examiner (2021) from the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) ([About](https://www.electmiltonbonds2026.com/about)). He is also listed as a board member for the Hospitality Hub, where he serves as a lieutenant supervising specific task forces ([Hospitality Hub](https://www.hospitalityhub.org/board-of-directors/)).\n\nBonds is a Democratic Party candidate running for election to the Shelby County Board of Commissioners to represent District 5 in Tennessee ([Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Milton_Bonds_Jr.)). He is on the ballot in the Democratic primary scheduled for May 5, 2026, competing against incumbent Shante Avant ([Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Milton_Bonds_Jr.)). The general election is set for August 6, 2026 ([Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Milton_Bonds_Jr.)).\n\nHis campaign focuses on implementing a strategic, results-driven crime-fighting plan to reduce crime in District 5 and Cordova ([Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Milton_Bonds_Jr.)). He describes himself as a \"lifelong crime fighter\" aiming to provide safer neighborhoods and stronger leadership for the district ([ActBlue](https://secure.actblue.com/donate/milton-bonds-jr-1)).\n\nBeyond his law enforcement duties, Bonds is actively engaged in professional and civic organizations. He is a member of the Afro-American Police Association and the Memphis Police Association, where he previously served on the Board of Directors representing Police Investigators, Community Policing, and the South Precinct ([About](https://www.electmiltonbonds2026.com/about)). He also serves as the Polemarch of the Memphis Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. ([About](https://www.electmiltonbonds2026.com/about)).\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n- **2026** \u2014 [County Commission (SS-8005)](https://conflict.app.tn.gov/conflict/view_form_8005.htm?name=BONDS&id=103864&f=198477&v=1) \u2014 filed as a Shelby County official/candidate\n\n*Source: [Tennessee Ethics Commission Statement of Interest Search](https://conflict.app.tn.gov/conflict/search.htm). Scraped 2026-04-25.*\n\n## Family\nBonds met his wife, Tameka, while in high school; they are married and have two adult daughters ([About](https://www.electmiltonbonds2026.com/about)). He is also a grandfather to an eleven-year-old granddaughter ([About](https://www.electmiltonbonds2026.com/about).\n","campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commissioner_district_5","county":"shelby","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"primary","state":"TN","title":"County Commissioner District 5"}],"cf_filings":[{"county":"shelby","displayname":"Bonds, Milton","documents":[{"datesubmitted":"04/15/26","documentid":"2AF7F116-CAA2-41A2-A9B4-C79E71B142CE","documentname":"Bonds, Jr., Milton - CFD - 1st Quarter 2026","documentnameid":["2AF7F116-CAA2-41A2-A9B4-C79E71B142CE","Bonds, Jr., Milton - CFD - 1st Quarter 2026"],"documenttype":"2026 CFD","electionname":null},{"datesubmitted":"02/02/26","documentid":"F6998696-E464-4AF1-9056-BE516C59D7DD","documentname":"Bonds, Milton - CFD Year-End 2025.pdf","documentnameid":["F6998696-E464-4AF1-9056-BE516C59D7DD","Bonds, Milton - CFD Year-End 2025.pdf"],"documenttype":"2025 CFD","electionname":null},{"datesubmitted":"12/23/25","documentid":"21A5BB41-A98A-44BF-83F9-7CF4ED9A99A9","documentname":"Bonds, Milton - CFD Mid-Year 2025 - Updated.pdf","documentnameid":["21A5BB41-A98A-44BF-83F9-7CF4ED9A99A9","Bonds, Milton - CFD Mid-Year 2025 - Updated.pdf"],"documenttype":"2025 CFD","electionname":null},{"datesubmitted":"08/01/25","documentid":"613C5DE3-01E0-4E90-94F5-065B73A2FF5D","documentname":"Bonds, Jr., Milton - CFD Mid-Year 2025","documentnameid":["613C5DE3-01E0-4E90-94F5-065B73A2FF5D","Bonds, Jr., Milton - CFD Mid-Year 2025"],"documenttype":"Campaign Financial Disclosure","electionname":null},{"datesubmitted":"05/28/25","documentid":"CC1AB715-0A4E-4BC8-8EF8-1E5E259D1633","documentname":"Bonds, Milton - Appointment of Treasurer 2026.pdf","documentnameid":["CC1AB715-0A4E-4BC8-8EF8-1E5E259D1633","Bonds, Milton - Appointment of Treasurer 2026.pdf"],"documenttype":"Appointment of Treasurer","electionname":null}],"filertype":"Candidate","officename":"Shelby County Commissioner, Dist. 5","source_customer_id":"EE6EBC62-7B7C-432F-869E-4DE111271E07","source_filer_id":"E1CE87DA-C021-4701-A378-BD9BE5D940A9","source_system":"easyvote","state":"TN","status":"Active"}],"firstname":"Milton","fullname":"Milton Bonds Jr","lastname":"Bonds","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commissioner_district_5","contest_title":"County Commissioner District 5","county":"shelby","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-05-05","office_county":"shelby","office_key":"county_commission_district_5","office_title":"County Commissioner District 5","party":"D","pgr":"primary","state":"TN"}],"county":"shelby","cycles":[{"general":null,"party":"D","primary":{"contest":"county_commissioner_district_5","contest_title":"County Commissioner District 5","county":"shelby","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-05-05","office_county":"shelby","office_key":"county_commission_district_5","office_title":"County Commissioner District 5","party":"D","pgr":"primary","state":"TN"},"term":null,"year":2026}],"office_key":"county_commission_district_5","office_title":"County Commissioner District 5","state":"TN","terms":[]}],"suffix":"Jr","terms":[],"token":"EVi1ATYJvT"}