The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department serves and protects the citizens of the county through patrols, criminal investigations, animal control, student education programs, such as D.A.R.E, and oversight of the County Detention Center.
Jefferson County Government is working to be fully ADA Compliant in website and in action. Jefferson County, TN does not discriminate based on race, color or national origin in federal or state-sponsored programs, pursuant to the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C 2000d).