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John Shearon

Sheriff

Chilton County Sheriff's Office

 

Sheriff John Shearon was born in Prattville Alabama December 30th 1967 and has lived in Chilton County since 1984 where he met his wife of 27 years, Lisa Willis Shearon. They have three children daughter Ashley husband Mat with baby James. Son Paul wife Karragan and niece April. 

Prior to being elected Sheriff of Chilton County he has held a variety of law enforcement positions. John started his law enforcement career in 1996 at the Chilton County Sheriff’s Office as an unpaid volunteer reserve deputy. After his completion from the Jefferson County Sheriff Academy in May of 1999 he accepted employment as a Deputy Sheriff for the Chilton County Sheriff’s Office. In 2001 he was promoted to Sergeant over patrol supervising day shift patrol deputies. In 2002 he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division as an investigator. Over the years he obtained good working relationships with agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigations, Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms, Alabama Bureau of Investigations, State Agricultural Department, State Fire Marshal’s Office, Department of Human Resources as well as many surrounding municipal and county agencies.  

In May of 2008 he accepted employment at Calera Police Department working in the patrol division. In November of 2013 John was assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division as an Investigator. Just like his tenure at the Chilton County Sheriff’s Office John had the opportunity to work a variety of crimes such as murder, arson, sexual assault, robbery, burglary, theft, child abuse, and other types of crimes.  

Over the course of his career John has attended and completed numerous continued educational courses and specialized training. 

John achieved his long time goal of serving the citizens of Chilton County when he was elected Sheriff in November of 2014. He was sworn in as Sheriff on January 20th 2015. John was sworn in for his second term of office on January 14, 2019. John is still very proud to serve the people of Chilton County as their Sheriff.  


 

Gerald Mims

Chief Deputy

Chilton County Sheriff's Office 

The Chief Deputy holds a non-elected appointed position in the Sheriff's Office and acts in the Sheriff's absence to ensure that the mission and philosophy of the Sheriff is carried out. This position requires the completion of the minimum standards training from Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission (APOST) and must attend continued education classes annually. The Chief's job is to plan and direct the operations of the Chilton County Sheriff's Office in order to ensure the effective and efficient enforcement of federal, state and county statutes. Major duties include developing, implementing, and enforcing policies and procedures for all divisions within the office of Sheriff-Criminal Patrol, Investigations, and Corrections. The Chief is the primary liaison between Division Commanders and the Sheriff and is in some cases acting in the capacity of a Division Commander. Other areas of responsibilities include investigating allegations and complaints of misconduct, participating in criminal prosecution, interacting with citizens in the community, overseeing the performance of technical law enforcement duties, budgeting, and performing various other administrative duties. The Chief is subject to the usual hazards of law enforcement work and reports directly to the Sheriff of Chilton County.

Gerald Mims is a lifelong resident of Chilton County and was sworn in as Chief Deputy on January 20, 2015. Chief Mims started his law enforcement career in 1997 as a reserve deputy and corrections officer at the Chilton County Jail. After graduation from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Academy in May of 1999 he accepted a position as a sworn patrolman at Clanton Police Department. Since 1997 Chief Mims has held a variety of law enforcement positions both local and international to include: Corrections Officer, Reserve Deputy, Patrol supervisor, Jail Administrator/Division commander for the Chilton County Sheriff's Office. Five years international experience in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Haiti. Duties included training and advisory roles, employed by the United States Department of Defense and Department of State.  

Chief Mims married his wife Renae Franklin Mims in February of 1992 and continues to live in Chilton County. They have four children and three grandchildren.


 

Ken Harmon
Major
Chilton County Sheriff’s Office

Ken Harmon was promoted to the rank of Captain, Patrol Division Commander of the Chilton County Sheriff’s Office, in Oct 2012. Captain Harmon is responsible for all Uniform Patrol Division Operations in the Sheriff’s Office and commands 31 employees. Captain Harmon is a graduate of the Jefferson County Reserve Academy and was hired by Sheriff Billy Wayne Fulmer in Oct. 2001. Captain Harmon is a graduate of Columbia Southern University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration with a minor in Arson Investigation. The major areas of responsibility include managing the physical operation of Patrol, Civil Division, Courthouse Security, Reserve Deputies, Project Lifesaver Program and developing plans for situations/events, coordinating activities with other groups or agencies, interacting with citizens in the community, overseeing the performance of the patrol deputies, and performing various other administrative duties. Maintaining the skills and training for making decisions concerning law enforcement and emergency situations is a prerequisite.

Prior to his current position, Captain Harmon advanced through the jail with ranks as Sergeant, and then Patrol Deputy, and was promoted to Captain over Corrections Division from June 2008 to Oct. 2012.

Captain Harmon has completed Rural Executive Management, Project Lifesaver Instructor, FBI Crisis Negotiator, Patrol Officers Response to Street Drugs, 80 Hour Jail Management, Drug Identification, Introduction to Patrol Drug Investigations, PPCT/SSGT Defensive Tactics, Officer Survival/Combat Course, Criminal Patrol/ T-Cap, Meth and Other Clandestine Lab Safety, Behavior Analysis & Interviewing Techniques and Ethics & Accountability in Law Enforcement, Nation Basic School Resource Officer, Explosive Detection Canine Course.

Captain Harmon resides in Chilton County with his three children.

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Frank Davis 

Patrol/Uniformed Division Captain 

Chilton County Sheriff's Office 

Frank Davis serves as the Captain, Patrol Division Commander of the Chilton County Sheriff's Office. Captain Davis is responsible for all Uniformed Patrol Division Operations in the Sheriff's Office. The major areas of responsibility include managing the physical day to day operations of Patrol, School Resource Officers, Civil Division, Courthouse Security, and the Reserve Deputy Program. Captain Davis also develops operational plans for emergency and community events, coordinating activities with civic groups or other agencies, interacting with citizens in the community, overseeing the performance of the patrol deputies, and performing various other administrative duties. Maintaining the skills and training for making decisions concerning law enforcement and emergency situations is paramount. 

Captain Davis began his law enforcement career in 2005 when he joined the ranks of the Chilton County Sheriffs Office as a reserve deputy. He served as a reserve deputy for two years and graduated from the Jefferson County Sheriffs Academy in 2007. Captain Davis initially served as Courthouse Security/Bailiff, and was later promoted to patrol deputy in 2007. 

In 2010 Captain Davis was promoted to General Crimes Investigator and also began his SWAT career at that time. Captain Davis served in the General Crimes Division until 2012, when he lateral transferred into the Narcotics Division and was tasked with Assistant Team Leader for the Chilton County SWAT team. In 2015 Captain Davis took on the task of SWAT team leader and was also promoted to Sergeant in the Narcotics Unit. 

Captain Davis transferred back to the Patrol Division in 2018 and was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in 2019, where he served as "B" shift supervisor until 2023 when he was promoted to his current position of Captain. During his career, he has served alongside many outstanding men and women of law enforcement and takes great pride in the task of training and developing deputies for the future of the department and our county. 

Captain Davis is a lifelong resident of Chilton County where he and his wife have raised their family. He is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys the local fishing, hunting, motorsports and their grandchildren.

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Stephen Brock
Captain - Special Operations
Chilton County Sheriff's Office

The Special Operations Division is responsible for a variety of law enforcement functions that fall under the purview of other Sheriff's Office divisions. These include Investigations (General, Violent Crimes, and Narcotics), K-9 operations, Tactical Operations, and Crisis Negotiations. Additionally, they are responsible for coordinating and executing Departmental in-service training.

On July 22, 2023, Captain Stephen Brock, a lifelong resident of Chilton County, was promoted to the position of Special Operations Division Captain. Captain Brock began his law enforcement career in 1999 as a Reserve Deputy and has since held numerous positions, including Corrections Officer, Patrol Deputy, K-9 Deputy, Patrol Sergeant, Narcotics Investigator, SWAT Team Leader, DEA Task Force, and Investigations Lieutenant. He is APOSTC certified as a Basic SWAT Instructor, Advanced SWAT Instructor, and Less Lethal Instructor, and has completed a wide range of specialized training courses throughout his career.

Captain Brock is married to Courtney and has three children.

 

 

 

 

Ann Davis

Captain-Jail 

Chilton County Sheriff's Office

Ann Davis was promoted to the rank of Captain, Jail Operations Division, in July of 2021.  She has served as the Assistant Warden of the Jail since 2006 and has served as interim Warden several times during her career.  She supervises 31 employees which includes officers, cooks, and medical staff.  She was initially hired to the Sheriff's Department by Billy Wayne Fulmer as a part time Correctional Officer.  She became a full-time Officer in February of 2000 being assigned to the medical office of the jail.  She was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2004 and supervised the daytime operations. 

She is married to Jason Davis and is the mother of 3 girls.  She is a longtime resident of Chilton County having gone to school and graduated from Maplesville High School.  She has attended Jail Management as well as many other continuing-education classes during her career.  She has spearheaded several community involvement events most important to her was the Special Needs Rodeo.  She is involved with the Project Lifesaver Program which assists with citizens with Alzheimer's and Dementia.  She also assists the Patrol and Investigations Divisions with events within the county.

She loves serving her county and the citizens that reside in it.  She always has an open door and is always there for her staff and the public.


Kathy Garris

Assistant Warden

Chilton County Sheriff's Office

 

Kathy Garris was promoted to the Assistant Warden position with the rank of Lieutenant in October of 2021. She started her career with the Chilton County Sheriff's Department as a part-time correctional officer at the Chilton County Jail in August 2004. She became a full time employee in December 2006.  Kathy was promoted to Sergeant in October 2015, supervising primarily the night shift then moving to the position of being one of the day shift supervisors in May 2016. Under her current position, she assists with the daily operations of the jail.

 

Kathy received her certification for completing a Jail Management course in March of 2007 from the Montgomery Police Department. She has attended several classes through the years to stay updated on the ever-changing field of corrections. 

 

Kathy grew up in Chilton County and attended Jemison High School, graduating in 1989. She resides in Clanton with her husband Warren, who has himself recently retired from the Chilton County Sheriff's Department in November 2021 as a Patrol Sergeant. Together they share 4 children and 9 grandchildren. She has enjoyed assisting her husband during Christmastime when the F.O.P. Smith-Dale Lodge does their Operation Santa Claus for needy children in Chilton County. She also enjoys traveling with her husband in their spare time.