Abbreviation SCSO | Employees 2,042 | |
Legal personality Governmental: Government agency Operations jurisdiction* County of in the state of Tennessee, USA Legal jurisdiction Shelby County, Tennessee General nature Law enforcement
Local civilian police | ||
The Shelby County Sheriff's Office is the law enforcement agency of Shelby County, Tennessee.
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About the Department
The Shelby County Sheriff's Office is commanded by the Sheriff of Shelby County, who is elected once every four years. The Sheriff is assisted in the day to day operations of the Sheriff's Office by the Chief Deputy, with Assistant Chief Deputies assigned to the Law Enforcement and Jail Divisions.
Department Divisions
The Shelby County Sheriff's Office is currently divided into two primary divisions, Law Enforcement and Jail Divisions.
Law Enforcement Division
The Shelby County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Division is commanded by the Chief Deputy, who is assisted by four Assistant Chief Deputies. Bureaus within the Law Enforcement Division include Courts, Uniform Patrol, Investigative Services, and SWAT.
Jail Division
The Shelby County Sheriff's Office Jail Division is commanded by the Chief Jailer, who is assisted by two Assistant Chief Jailers. Bureaus within the Jail Division include Jail Security and Jail Programs.