2014 Tennessee Sheriff Election

Brian Grisham

Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission

Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy

T.C.A. §8-8-102

Sheriff’s Qualification LawAffidavit and Checklist Provided•U.S. Citizen•25 y.o.a.•Qualified voter and resident for 1 year•H.S. or equivalent •Criminal history•Fingerprints•Military•Psychological-POST Form•Experience

T.C.A. §8-8-102

Sheriff’s Qualification LawFiling Deadline•POST will forward applicant package to you through State Election Commission•14 days prior to the qualification deadline WITH POST•Primary County Deadline POST– February 6, 2014 COUNTY—February 20, 2014•General Election Deadline POST—March 20, 2014•COUNTY—April 3, 2014

Sheriff Qualification Procedures

Forms

T.C.A. §8-8-102

Sheriff’s Qualification LawTraining Requirements

•New Sheriff School at TLETA starts week before office date•80 hours•Annual In-Service

Conclusion

www.tennessee.gov/commerce/let

brian.grisham@tn.gov

(615) 741-4448