Administration

Sheriff David Davenport

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Sheriff David Davenport: The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department is led by Sheriff David Davenport. Sheriff Davenport is a former Tennessee Highway Patrol Officer and former Tennessee Bureau of Investigation field agent. Sheriff Davenport is currently in his third term as Jefferson County Sheriff. Sheriff Davenport is also a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigations National Academy.

Chief Deputy G. W. "Bud" McCoig: Chief McCoig began his Law Enforcement Career in 1975 as a part time officer with the Dandridge Police Department. In 1980 he joined the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department as a part time Deputy Sheriff. On October 1st 1982, he became a full time Deputy Sheriff. He has held the positions of Deputy Sheriff, Patrol Supervisor, Patrol Sergeant, Patrol Captain, Detective Sergeant, Detective Lieutenant, Chief of Detectives, and is currently the Chief Deputy of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department. Chief McCoig is also a recent graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigations National Academy.

Administration Chief Deputy Al Herzog: Chief Herzog has been a member of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department for eight years. Chief Herzog came to the Sheriff's Department after having served seven years with the Chester Police Department in New Jersey. Chief Herzog has worked as a Patrol Officer, Reserve deputy, Reserve Sergeant, and is currently serving as the Administrative Chief Deputy for the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department.

Captain Bobby Vesser: Captain Vesser has been a member of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department for over twenty eight years. Captain Vesser has worked as a dispatcher, Patrolman, Patrol Sergeant, Lieutenant, and is currently the Patrol Operations Captain for the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department.

Jail Administrator James Greene: Mr. Greene has been a member of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department since 1998 and is currently serving as Jail Administrator.

Chief Jailer Murlin Foister: Chief Foister has been a member of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department for over sixteen years and is currently serving as Detention Center Operations Chief Jailer for the Jefferson County Justice Center.