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Sheriff Jeff Long Elected President of
Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association
Williamson
County Sheriff Jeff Long is the new president of the
Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association (TSA). He was elected
during the TSA’s 40th annual conference. The conference
was held July 25-29 at the Wilderness at the Smokies
resort in Sevierville. Sheriff Long says “He’s looking
forward to working with sheriffs from across the state
to promote better and more effective law enforcement.”
The TSA has many purposes, including
providing training for sheriffs, chiefs and jail
administrators, promoting legislation that better
protects the citizens of Tennessee, providing
scholarships to students who are planning a career in
law enforcement and much more.
Long was elected Sheriff of Williamson
County in August 2008. He had served as an Assistant
District Attorney for the 21st Judicial District, a
special agent with the TBI, an arson investigator with
the Tennessee Fire Marshall’s Office and was a former
Captain with the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff Long has received many awards
for his accomplishments during his 37 year career in
criminal justice. And, he is honored to be elected TSA
president.
TSA Names Burns Sheriff Of The Year
Greene
County Sheriff Steve Burns was named
Sheriff of the Year for Tennessee during the 40th annual
conference of the Tennessee Sheriffs' Association. The
conference was held July 25-29 at the Wilderness at the
Smokies resort in Sevierville. "To be selected as
Sheriff of the Year certainly is an honor," Burns said.
"We've got great sheriffs all across the state," he
said, adding that he shares the award with them.
Burns began his law enforcement career in
1977. He was first elected sheriff in 1998 and is
serving his fourth term. |