Sheriff Jeff Shaver Hosts Sixth Annual Sheriffs Conference in Leesburg

 Sheriff Jeff Shaver speaks at the sheriffs conference at the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Training Center in Leesburg.

LEESBURG– Sheriff Jeff Shaver and the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office hosted the sixth annual Alabama Sheriffs Foundation Networking and Education Conference at the office’s Training Center.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, sheriffs and members of their command staffs traveled from across Alabama to attend. The gathering offered training, updates, and opportunities to strengthen working relationships.

The Alabama Sheriffs Foundation conference also included presentations on legal changes and challenges facing law enforcement officers.

Deputy District Attorney Brady Burns provided a legal update on new laws going into effect. Meanwhile, retired Cattaraugus County, New York, Sheriff Timothy Whitcomb discussed post-traumatic stress disorder and the challenges officers face.

In addition, Katherine Robertson, chief counsel for the Alabama Attorney General’s Office, addressed those attending.

The Sheriff’s Office said Cherokee County has hosted the conference for six consecutive years. It also emphasized the value of bringing law enforcement leaders together to share experiences and discuss common challenges.

As a result, the office said, those relationships help participants better serve their communities.

Photo courtesy of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office.

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