Staff

Meet the Sheriff
Sheriff Terry McLaughlin has served within the law enforcement community since August 1, 1977, and has advanced through the ranks of Dispatcher, Deputy, Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Jail Commander, Enforcement Commander, and Chief Deputy.

Throughout his career, Sheriff Terry McLaughlin has participated on many specialty teams/units, including Scuba and Accident Investigation Levels I, II, & III, and has attended several management and leadership seminars.

Sheriff McLaughlin's current duties include managing 114 full-time employees and overseeing a $5.8 million budget. He also serves on several boards and attends many meetings throughout the county.

Administrative Staff

Colonel Doug Cox, Chief Deputy
Colonel Doug Cox has served within the law enforcement community since 1981. Joining the Sheriff's Office in 1987, Colonel Cox has advanced through the ranks of Deputy, Sergeant, and Lieutenant. Throughout his career, Colonel Cox has participated on many specialty teams/units, including spending 12 years assigned to the Investigations Division and 10 years in the Uniform Division.

Major Randy Werden, Enforcement Division Commander
Major Randy Werden has served within the law enforcement community since 1983. Joining the Sheriff's Office in 1988, Major Werden has advanced through the ranks of Reserve Deputy, Deputy, and Sergeant. Throughout his career, Major Werden has participated on many specialty teams/units, including K-9 handler, Scuba team, Hostage negotiator, and Field Training Officer. Major Werden's current duties include supervising all Merit deputies assigned to the Road division and commanding the Scuba team.

Major Steve Byerly, Investigations Division Commander
Major Steve Byerly has served within the law enforcement community since 1974. Joining the Sheriff's Office in 1976, Major Byerly has advanced through the ranks of Jail Deputy, Deputy, Corporal, Sergeant, Detective Sergeant, and Lieutenant. Throughout his career Major Steve Byerly has participated in many specialty teams/units, including SWAT, Narcotics, Metro Gang Unit, and multiple Homicide Task Force teams. Major Byerly's current duties include overseeing all employees assigned to the Investigations Division, conducting Case management, and tracking crime statistics.