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On June 6, 2025, we celebrated a significant milestone as the 50th Detention Training Academy class officially graduated! Join us in congratulating our newest Detention Deputies, pictured left to right, alongside Sheriff Jeff Hughes (center): 🔹 Lamarcus Dodson🔹 Mathew Stanfield🔹 Justin Fox🔹 Chelsie Lott🔹 Kelli Vasquez🔹 Matthew Triplett🔹 Logan Moore🔹...

👊 Standing Ovation For This One! 👊 Join us in congratulating Lead Forensics Detective Paul Lusk, who was officially sworn in last week as a Task Force Officer with the FBI’s Crimes Against Children Task Force! 👏 Pictured here with U.S. Marshal Denny King, Investigator Lusk continues his relentless fight...

Last week, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office proudly hosted the USPCA Regional K9 Competition—and wow, what an exciting event! Thank you to everyone who came out to support our incredible K9 handlers and their four-legged partners. Here’s the best part…🏆 WCSO took home 2 of the 3 Top Dog Awards!...

The Divisions & Their Teams: 🛡️ Command & Supply (Sheriff / Admin)🚓 Pack Patrol (Patrol / SRO / Traffic)🕵️‍♂️ Case Closed: Supplies Secured (CID / Narcotics / K9 / Records / I.A.)⚖️ Justice Jotters (Detention / Court / Warrants)🎖️ Ops for Education (Special Operations) Who will bring in the most supplies? Help your favorite team Stuff the Bus! How to Donate:...

STATEMENT FROM SHERIFF JEFF HUGHESAdvocating for Competitive Pay for WCSO PersonnelJune 2025 Last night, I stood before the Williamson County Commission not just as your Sheriff, but as the voice of 350 dedicated public servants who proudly wear the badge at the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office. Williamson County is known...

We're kicking off a friendly competition between our five divisions — and we need your help to make a difference! Join the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office in supporting local students as we collect school supplies for United Way’s Stuff the Bus campaign. Together, we can help make sure every child starts the school year...

USPCA Region 22 K-9 Certification Trials 📅 June 2nd & 3rd, 2025 📍 Independence High School | Thompson’s Station, TN 🎟 Free Admission | Family Friendly Dear Community Members, You’re invited to an exciting, action-packed event as law enforcement K-9 teams from across Region 22 gather for the USPCA K-9...

🚨 HIGH WATER – ROAD CLOSED 🚨 In the past 24 hours, WCSO has assisted in three water rescues. These were not acts of nature—they were the result of bad decisions. Under TN Code § 39-17-108, it is illegal to drive around any barricade, fence, detour sign, or warning sign...

That’s 17 million chances for tragedy. In Williamson County, we refuse to be part of that number. It’s up to each of us to slow down, stay alert, and stop for every school bus. Take the pledge today: ✅ I will always stop for a stopped school bus. ✅ I...

Every day in Tennessee, drivers make the reckless, illegal decision to pass stopped school buses — ignoring flashing red lights, extended stop arms, and the fact that children may be crossing the road. Those few seconds you “save” could cost a child their life. Imagine it was your child stepping...