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James Berrong

Blount County Sheriff

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Criminal Justice / Public Safety Sheriff Berrong will continue to prioritize protecting our most vulnerable citizens through impactful initiatives like the Senior Outreach Program and the STAND teen driver safety class. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Sheriff Berrong founded one of the first SRO programs in Tennessee and has expanded it to include a handpicked deputy in every school to provide a secure learning environment for our students. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Sheriff Berrong leads a proactive and multifaceted fight against narcotics in Blount County, combining aggressive task force enforcement to prosecute dealers with life-saving initiatives like the naloxone program to protect vulnerable citizens.

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