Sheriff Jeff Shaver administered the Oath of Office to two brand new investigators and also two brand new deputies on Tuesday – August 22nd.  Deputies Jakob Simmons and Lexi Bishop – both of whom are former corrections officers – begin the APOST academy training next week.  Chief Investigator Nick Brown started at the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office on Monday – and he comes with 20 years of law enforcement experience.   Additionally Investigator Josh Hairston was sworn-in Tuesday – and he brings with him more than 15 years of law enforcement experience.

Sheriff Jeff Shaver said – “We’re very excited to have them and I believe each of them will serve Cherokee County with great pride.”