Crime & Safety
Jefferson County Sheriff Promotes Nine To Command Positions
The sheriff's office now has four new deputy chiefs and five new captains.
From the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office: The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is celebrating the promotions of nine members of the command staff. The sheriff’s office now has four new deputy chiefs and five new captains.
Sheriff Pettway addressed the newly promoted staff and thanked them for their years of hard work and service. Those promoted to the rank of deputy chief are Deputy Chief Anthony Pippen, Deputy Chief David Agee, Deputy Chief Charles Buchannon and Deputy Chief Mark Farley. Those promoted to the rank of captain are Captain John Weatherly, Captain Andrea Knight, Captain John Mayes, Captain George Ponder and Captain Wendell Major.
The newly appointed personnel were notified Sept. 6. The promotions are effective Sept. 7. These new commanders will be formally introduced at the next graduation ceremony of the Sheriff’s Training Academy on Sept. 17.