Meigs County Sheriff Department

Sheriff Jackie Melton

………….I will do everything in my power to uphold the law with honesty and integrity to make a safe environment for ALL citizens.

Served in Law Enforcement in Meigs County since 1975, Deputy Sheriff (6 years), Decatur Police Chief (29 years), Meigs County Sheriff (2010 – present)

Graduate of Meigs County HS, attended Cleveland State Community College, graduate of the TN Law Enforcement Training Academy.

Currently serves on board of Drug Task Force, Child Protective Investigation Team and Child Abuse Response Team for 9th Judicial District; Serves in the TN Emergency Mgt. Agency Nuclear Training Program and a member of the Homeland Security Task Force.

Qualified Hazardous Materials First Responder with extensive training in meth lab investigation and enforcement, and a Certified Training Instructor with the TN Law Enforcement Academy.

Implemented first full-time SRO at Meigs County HS in 1998; Served as part-time SRO for Meigs Middle School from 1999-2010.

Mission Statement

The Meigs County Sheriff’s Department is committed to protect the lives, property and rights of all people, to maintain order and to enforce the laws. The Meigs County Sheriff’s Department will strive to accomplish this mission by setting goals and objectives and practicing the values of the Department.

The Meigs County Sheriff’s Department is responsible for the professional care and custody of those confined in our jail, the security of our courts and the prompt investigation of crime when it occurs. It is our mission to improve and maintain the quality of life we enjoy and to ensure that our county is a safe place to live, work and visit.

We are totally dedicated to this mission, to the County we serve and to accept the responsibility of attaining our goal of achieving excellence within our profession.