Sheriff Alan Jones' Credentials

Education

• Graduated West Caldwell High School -1983
• BS in Criminal Justice - Appalachian State University - May 1988
• Basic Law Enforcement Training - Western Piedmont Community College - December 1988
• Southern Police Institute - University of Louisville, Louisville, KY - November 1998
• Masters in Public Administration - Appalachian State University - May 2006
• NC Sheriff's Leadership School - Duke University - March 2008
• FBI National Academy - March 2009

Professional Experience

Lenoir Police Department - Lieutenant with Patrol Division - 1988 - 2003

Key Accomplishments
Completed the Police Law Institute I, II, III and IV
Certified by the International Institute for Community Oriented Policing
Certified General & Specialized Instructor by the NC Criminal Justice Training Standards
Awarded Officer of the Year, 1994
Awarded Advanced Law Enforcement Certification from the NC Criminal Justice Training Standards
One of youngest officers ever promoted to the rank of Lieutenant

Caldwell County Sheriff's Office - Chief Deputy Sheriff - 2003-2007

Key Accomplishments
Appointed to the Basic Law Enfircement Training Advisory Committee for Caldwell Community College
Awarded Advanced Law Encorcement Certification from the NC Sheriff's Training and Standards
Appointed to the Caldwell County Shared Leave Committee
Appointed to the Caldwell County Executive Committee
Completed the Department of Justice Weapons of Mass Destruction Course
Appointed Sheriff of Caldwell County

Caldwell County Sheriff's Office - Sheriff - 2007-present

Key Accomplishments
Patriot Award - North Carolina Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Acceptance to the FBI Academy
Republican Man of the Year

This site was last updated 09/01/09