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Shelby County Sheriff's Office The Shelby County Sheriff's Office is a full-service law enforcement agency serving Shelby County, TN We review and post comments according to the policy below.

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The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) official website is www.shelby-sheriff.org. SCSO is using this third party site to provide SCSO content in a different format that may be useful or interesting and is being provided consistent with the accuracy of information provided by this site or any other linked site. Using this third-party site does not constitute an endorsement by the SCSO or any of its employers of the sponsors of the site or the information or products presented on the site. We encourage you to share your thoughts as they relate to the topic being discussed. The views expressed in comments reflect those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official views of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. We want to publish your comments, but we expect comments generally to be courteous. To that end, SCSO has established the following policy in regard to the posting of comments and we reserve the discretion not to post comments that are inconsistent with our policy. Therefore, it is our policy not to post comments that: contain obscene, indecent or profane language; contain threats or defamatory statements; contain hate speech directed at race, color, s*x, s*xual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, or disability; or promote or endorse services or products. (Note that non-commercial links that are relevant to the topic or another comment are acceptable.) Reporters are asked to send questions to the SCSO Public Information Officer through their normal channels rather than by submitting questions here in comment form. It is our policy not to post media questions. We recognize that the internet is a medium unbound by regular business hours and your comments are welcome at any time. However, Shelby County Sheriff’s Office resources, reviewing, and posting of comments will generally occur during regular business hours Monday through Friday. Comments submitted at other times will be reviewed and posted as soon as possible the next business day. To protect your privacy, please do not include information (e.g., email address or phone number) in the text of your comment that identifies you.

10/16/2026
10/15/2026

In Part 2 of “Books Behind Bars,” we spotlight Chief Policy Advisor Debbi Fessenden, the woman behind the book club at the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office’s Main Jail at 201 Poplar. Through reading and shared conversation, her work brings detainees together to exchange perspectives, reflect on their experiences and explore opportunities for personal growth.

If anyone would like to donate used paperback books, jigsaw puzzles, magazines, here are ideas: BOOKS: Mystery/Detective (Mark Greaney is #1 - Gray Man, John Grisham, James Patterson, Lee Child, Sue Grafton), History (American, African, Biographies of leaders, novels with historical backgrounds), Religious (Guidance/plans for living), Financial planning, Pregnancy/child rearing (for men and women), College prep/college level novels and literature, Poetry, Sports subjects, and any Spanish language books. MAGAZINES: Nothing suggestive. These do not have to be new.

To arrange a drop off of books, call 901.222.4753.

Faith, Fellowship, and Community 💙The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office joined the Memphis Police Department est.1827 fo...
10/14/2026

Faith, Fellowship, and Community 💙

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office joined the Memphis Police Department est.1827 for its 3rd Annual Faith & Blue Prayer Breakfast at The Guest House at Graceland.

Centered around the theme “Standing Together- Faith & Community,” the breakfast brought together law enforcement and faith leaders by giving them a chance to come together, collaborate on shared values, and celebrate the role faith plays in bringing the community together.

Thank you to the Memphis Police Department and the Blue Clergy Collaborative for making this morning of faith and fellowship possible.

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” — Helen Keller

10/14/2026
Last night marked the kickoff of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Citizen’s Academy Ambassador Program at the Sheriff’...
10/14/2026

Last night marked the kickoff of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Citizen’s Academy Ambassador Program at the Sheriff’s Office Training Academy. We welcomed 50 engaged citizens from all parts of Shelby County for an exciting first session. Participants had the chance to talk to SCSO Leadership and meet the Command Staff, launching a six-week journey of learning and partnership. The program will run twice a week through November 19, 2026, culminating in a graduation ceremony to honor all who complete this experience. We are looking forward to a fantastic academy!

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