Sheriff

Professional Experience:
November 2010, 2014 -- Elected Sheriff by the citizens of Etowah County
October 2007-November 2010 -- Appointed Sheriff by Governor Bob Riley
1999-2007 -- Chief Deputy, Etowah County Sheriff's Office
*Managed day-to-day operations of the Sheriff's Office
*Supervised a work force of more than 100 employees
*Primary liaison between the Sheriff's Office and U.S. Immigration Service
1996-1999 -- Assistant Chief Deputy, Etowah County Sheriff's Office
*Assisted the Chief Deputy in day-to-day operations of the Sheriff's Office
*Provided leadership to front line Supervisors and guidance to Deputies in the field
*Ensured the integrity of patrol and investigative operations
1991-1996 -- Task Force Commander (Captain), Etowah County Sheriff's Office
*Served as the Executive Officer of the Sheriff's office Drug Task Force
*Supervised agents assigned to the unit
*Led the unit in obtaining a conviction rate of over 97%
1987-1991 -- Narcotics Investigator, Etowah County Sheriff's Office
*Participated in the Sheriff's "War on Drugs"
*Served in both enforcement and undercover roles in Narcotics Enforcement
*Made hundreds of arrests and served countless warrants with one of the best conviction rates in the County.
1982-1987 -- Deputy Sheriff and Dispatcher, Etowah County Sheriff's Office
*Fairly and objectively enforced the laws of the State of Alabama
*Conducted routine patrols and investigations
*Answered calls for service and carried out orders of the Court
Education:
1993 -- FBI National Law Enforcement Academy, Quantico, Virginia (172nd Session)
*Graduate -- specialized in management, Investigations and Crisis Management
*Completed additional training in Homicide Investigations
*Completed the "Yellow Brick Road" Physical Fitness Challenge
1993 -- University of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia
*Graduate -- Criminal Justice Education
1991 -- Valencia Community College, Orlando, Florida
*Graduate -- Police Executive Development
1982 -- Northeast Alabama Police Academy, Jacksonville, Alabama
*Graduate -- Commissioned as an Alabama Peace Officer
1980 -- Emma Sansom High School, Gadsden, Alabama
*Graduate
Professional Affiliations/Organizations:
American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers
FBI National Academy Associates
Alabama Sheriff's Association
National Sheriff's Association
American Correctional Association
Public Service:
National Sheriff's Association
Alabama Sheriff's Association
State of Alabama
2012 - Alabama Drug Education and Awareness Oversight Council
Community Service:
A Message From The Sheriff
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