Administration

Sheriff David Davenport

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

Captain Bobby Vesser: Captain Vesser has been a member of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office 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 Office.

Jail Administrator James Greene: Mr. Greene has been a member of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office 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 Office for over sixteen years and is currently serving as Detention Center Operations Chief Jailer for the Jefferson County Justice Center.

Chief Detective Ronny Coleman: Chief Coleman is a twenty two year Law Enforcement veteran. Chief Coleman was a county constable for eleven years and has been employed for the past eleven years by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office as a patrol officer, field training officer, detective, detective sergeant and is currently serving as Chief Detective.