The Command Staff of the Sheriff's Office is accountable for the day to day operational and policy decision making.  They make final recommendations to the Sheriff on a variety of personnel matters.

The Command Staff of the Sheriff's Office is composed of Division Heads and key personnel that are responsible for overall operations under the jurisdiction of the Sheriff.

These people bring decades of valuable experience and knowledge to the daily operations of the Tift County Sheriff's Office and each has a unique set of responsibilities.  These commanders and supervisors also serve in a variety of ways to carry out the mission of the Sheriff's Office.  The Command Staff is made up of the following:

 

Colonel Ray Merritt, Chief Deputy

ray.merritt@tiftcounty.org

 

Captain Chad Davis, Support Services

chad.davis@tiftcounty.org

 

    Major Daniel Torres, Special Details / Detention Division / Court Services

daniel.torres@tiftcounty.org

 

Capt. Wingate Whitley, Uniform Patrol Commander

wingate.whitley@tiftcounty.org