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The disambiguation page for the primary name is [[Jeff Long (disambiguation)]]. [[User:Robert McClenon|Robert McClenon]] ([[User talk:Robert McClenon|talk]]) 23:40, 3 April 2024 (UTC)}} |
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{{Short description|Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner }} |
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| name = Jeff Long |
| name = Jeff Long |
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| image = Commissioner Jeff Long.jpg |
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| caption = Long in January 2019 |
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| office = Commissioner and [[Bill Lee (Tennessee politician)|Governor]]’s Homeland Security Advisor |
| office = 4th Commissioner and [[Bill Lee (Tennessee politician)|Governor]]’s Homeland Security Advisor of the [[Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security]] |
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| term_start = January 2019<ref>{{Cite web|title=Williamson County sheriff named as Tennessee homeland security commissioner|url=https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/williamson/2018/12/10/williamson-county-sheriff-named-tennessee-homeland-security-commissioner/2267735002/|access-date=2023-07-12|website=www.tennessean.com|language=en-US}}</ref> |
| term_start = January 2019<ref>{{Cite web|title=Williamson County sheriff named as Tennessee homeland security commissioner|url=https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/williamson/2018/12/10/williamson-county-sheriff-named-tennessee-homeland-security-commissioner/2267735002/|access-date=2023-07-12|website=www.tennessean.com|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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| governor = [[Bill Lee (Tennessee politician)|Bill Lee]] |
| governor = [[Bill Lee (Tennessee politician)|Bill Lee]] |
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| predecessor = David |
| predecessor = [[David Purkey]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Hosts Annual First Responders Awards Ceremony|url=https://www.tn.gov/safety/news/2018/9/13/tennessee-department-of-safety-and-homeland-security--hosts-annual-first-responders-awards-ceremony.html/|access-date=2023-06-02|website=www.tn.gov|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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| education = [[University of Memphis]] ([[Bachelor of Arts|BA]])<br>[[Nashville School of Law]] ([[Juris Doctor|JD]]) |
| education = [[University of Memphis]] ([[Bachelor of Arts|BA]])<br>[[Nashville School of Law]] ([[Juris Doctor|JD]]) |
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'''Jeff Long''' is the acting commissioner of [[Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security]]. Before assuming this role, Long served as the Sheriff of [[Williamson County, Tennessee|Williamson County]] after his election in August 2008.<ref>{{Cite web|title=History|url=https://williamsoncountysherifftn.com/about-us/history/|access-date=2024-02-12|website=www.williamsoncountysherifftn.com|language=en-US}}</ref> |
'''Jeff Long''' is the acting commissioner of [[Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security]]. Before assuming this role, Long served as the Sheriff of [[Williamson County, Tennessee|Williamson County]] after his election in August 2008.<ref>{{Cite web|title=History|url=https://williamsoncountysherifftn.com/about-us/history/|access-date=2024-02-12|website=www.williamsoncountysherifftn.com|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== Education == |
== Education == |
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Long holds a [[Bachelor of Arts]] Degree in [[Political Science]] from the [[University of Memphis]] and a [[Doctorate]] of [[Juris Doctor|Jurisprudence]] Degree from the [[Nashville School of Law]]. |
Long holds a [[Bachelor of Arts]] Degree in [[Political Science]] from the [[University of Memphis]] and a [[Doctorate]] of [[Juris Doctor|Jurisprudence]] Degree from the [[Nashville School of Law]]. |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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Long has held various positions, including [[Assistant District Attorney]] for the 21st Judicial District,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Williamson Sheriff Jeff Long to run for office in 2018|url=https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/williamson/2017/12/28/williamson-sheriff-jeff-long-run-office-2018/985363001/|access-date=2024-02-13|website=www.tennessean.com|language=en-US}}</ref>[[Special Agent]] in Charge with the [[Tennessee Bureau of Investigation]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sheriff Jeff Long selected commissioner of state safety department|url=https://www.williamsonherald.com/news/sheriff-jeff-long-selected-commissioner-of-state-safety-department/article_61f8f616-fcb6-11e8-9797-af8c7b8af16c.html/|access-date=2024-02-12|website=www.williamsonherald.com|language=en-US}}</ref> Investigator for the 21st Judicial District, Arson Investigator with the Tennessee Fire Marshal’s Office, Captain with the [[Williamson County, Tennessee|Williamson County]] Sheriff’s Office<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sheriff Jeff Long delivers emotional parting words on last day of service|url=https://www.williamsonherald.com/news/sheriff-jeff-long-delivers-emotional-parting-words-on-last-day-of-service/article_edb39a32-193d-11e9-bb44-db0949a3262a.html/|access-date=2024-02-12|website=www.williamsonherald.com|language=en-US}}</ref> and Federal Hospital [[Police Officer]] with the [[Veterans Administration]] Hospital in [[Memphis, Tennessee]]. |
Long has held various positions, including [[Assistant District Attorney]] for the 21st Judicial District,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Williamson Sheriff Jeff Long to run for office in 2018|url=https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/williamson/2017/12/28/williamson-sheriff-jeff-long-run-office-2018/985363001/|access-date=2024-02-13|website=www.tennessean.com|language=en-US}}</ref> [[Special Agent]] in Charge with the [[Tennessee Bureau of Investigation]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sheriff Jeff Long selected commissioner of state safety department|url=https://www.williamsonherald.com/news/sheriff-jeff-long-selected-commissioner-of-state-safety-department/article_61f8f616-fcb6-11e8-9797-af8c7b8af16c.html/|access-date=2024-02-12|website=www.williamsonherald.com|date=10 December 2018 |language=en-US}}</ref> Investigator for the 21st Judicial District, Arson Investigator with the Tennessee Fire Marshal’s Office, Captain with the [[Williamson County, Tennessee|Williamson County]] Sheriff’s Office,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sheriff Jeff Long delivers emotional parting words on last day of service|url=https://www.williamsonherald.com/news/sheriff-jeff-long-delivers-emotional-parting-words-on-last-day-of-service/article_edb39a32-193d-11e9-bb44-db0949a3262a.html/|access-date=2024-02-12|website=www.williamsonherald.com|date=15 January 2019 |language=en-US}}</ref> and Federal Hospital [[Police Officer]] with the [[Veterans Administration]] Hospital in [[Memphis, Tennessee]]. |
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Long has had the honor of serving on the Dignitary Protection Detail for several Presidents, including [[Ronald Reagan]], [[Bill Clinton]], [[George H. W. Bush]], and [[George W. Bush]], as well as [[Anne, Princess Royal|Princess Anne]], daughter of [[Elizabeth II|Queen Elizabeth]]. He has held leadership positions in various law enforcement associations, including past president of the Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association and a current member of the National Sheriffs’ Association and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). In 2014, Governor [[Bill Haslam]] appointed Sheriff Long to the Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission.<ref>{{Cite web|title= Administration|url=https://www.tn.gov/safety/administration.html/|access-date=2024-01-23|website=www.tn.gov|language=en-US}}</ref> |
Long has had the honor of serving on the Dignitary Protection Detail for several Presidents, including [[Ronald Reagan]], [[Bill Clinton]], [[George H. W. Bush]], and [[George W. Bush]], as well as [[Anne, Princess Royal|Princess Anne]], daughter of [[Elizabeth II|Queen Elizabeth]]. He has held leadership positions in various law enforcement associations, including past president of the Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association and a current member of the National Sheriffs’ Association and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). In 2014, Governor [[Bill Haslam]] appointed Sheriff Long to the Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission.<ref>{{Cite web|title= Administration|url=https://www.tn.gov/safety/administration.html/|access-date=2024-01-23|website=www.tn.gov|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== Awards == |
== Awards == |
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Long has received numerous accolades and awards for his service.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Candidate Profile: Jeff Long|url=https://www.williamsonherald.com/features/special_sections/article_1306e980-c351-11e3-8db5-0017a43b2370.html?mode=image/|access-date=2024-03-03|website=www.williamsonherald.com|language=en-US}}</ref> |
Long has received numerous accolades and awards for his service.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Candidate Profile: Jeff Long|url=https://www.williamsonherald.com/features/special_sections/article_1306e980-c351-11e3-8db5-0017a43b2370.html?mode=image/|access-date=2024-03-03|website=www.williamsonherald.com| date=13 April 2014 |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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*Nashville Business Journal Williamson County 2013 Impact Award<ref>{{Cite web|title=Event gallery: Williamson County Impact Award Winners|url=https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/blog/2013/04/williamson-impact-award-winners.html/|access-date=2024-03-03|website=www.bizjournals.com|language=en-US}}</ref> |
*Nashville Business Journal Williamson County 2013 Impact Award<ref>{{Cite web|title=Event gallery: Williamson County Impact Award Winners|url=https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/blog/2013/04/williamson-impact-award-winners.html/|access-date=2024-03-03|website=www.bizjournals.com|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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*Master Hall of Fame Morris Heithcock Lodge 41 FOP award |
*Master Hall of Fame Morris Heithcock Lodge 41 FOP award |
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*2013 Tennessee Sheriff of the Year Award<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sheriff Jeff Long named TSA Sheriff of the Year|url=https://www.williamsonherald.com/news/sheriff-jeff-long-named-tsa-sheriff-of-the-year/article_0bdeb4d4-390f-5513-98a6-2e8be000c7dc.html/|access-date=2024-03-03|website=www.williamsonherald.com|language=en-US}}</ref> |
*2013 Tennessee Sheriff of the Year Award<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sheriff Jeff Long named TSA Sheriff of the Year|url=https://www.williamsonherald.com/news/sheriff-jeff-long-named-tsa-sheriff-of-the-year/article_0bdeb4d4-390f-5513-98a6-2e8be000c7dc.html/|access-date=2024-03-03|website=www.williamsonherald.com|date=August 2013 |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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*Sons of the American Revolution Law Enforcement Commendation Medal |
*Sons of the American Revolution Law Enforcement Commendation Medal |
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Revision as of 04:43, 4 April 2024
- Comment: The title of this draft either has been disambiguated or will need to be disambiguated for acceptance.If this draft is accepted, the disambiguation page will need to be edited. Either an entry will need to be added, or an entry will need to be revised. The disambiguation page for the primary name is Jeff Long (disambiguation). Robert McClenon (talk) 23:40, 3 April 2024 (UTC)
Jeff Long | |
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4th Commissioner and Governor’s Homeland Security Advisor of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security | |
Assumed office January 2019[1] | |
Governor | Bill Lee |
Preceded by | David Purkey[2] |
Personal details | |
Education | University of Memphis (BA) Nashville School of Law (JD) |
Jeff Long is the acting commissioner of Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security. Before assuming this role, Long served as the Sheriff of Williamson County after his election in August 2008.[3]
Education
Long holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the University of Memphis and a Doctorate of Jurisprudence Degree from the Nashville School of Law.
Career
Long has held various positions, including Assistant District Attorney for the 21st Judicial District,[4] Special Agent in Charge with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation,[5] Investigator for the 21st Judicial District, Arson Investigator with the Tennessee Fire Marshal’s Office, Captain with the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office,[6] and Federal Hospital Police Officer with the Veterans Administration Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
Long has had the honor of serving on the Dignitary Protection Detail for several Presidents, including Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, George H. W. Bush, and George W. Bush, as well as Princess Anne, daughter of Queen Elizabeth. He has held leadership positions in various law enforcement associations, including past president of the Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association and a current member of the National Sheriffs’ Association and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). In 2014, Governor Bill Haslam appointed Sheriff Long to the Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission.[7]
Commissioner Long's appointment to the helm of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security came under the administration of Governor Bill Lee in January 2019[8]. Long resides in Williamson County with his wife, Dora, and their family, including two children, Julie and Justin, and five grandchildren.
Awards
Long has received numerous accolades and awards for his service.[9]
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References
- ^ "Williamson County sheriff named as Tennessee homeland security commissioner". www.tennessean.com. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
- ^ "Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Hosts Annual First Responders Awards Ceremony". www.tn.gov. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
- ^ "History". www.williamsoncountysherifftn.com. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- ^ "Williamson Sheriff Jeff Long to run for office in 2018". www.tennessean.com. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- ^ "Sheriff Jeff Long selected commissioner of state safety department". www.williamsonherald.com. 10 December 2018. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- ^ "Sheriff Jeff Long delivers emotional parting words on last day of service". www.williamsonherald.com. 15 January 2019. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- ^ "Administration". www.tn.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
- ^ "Homeland Security Council". www.tn.gov. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- ^ "Candidate Profile: Jeff Long". www.williamsonherald.com. 13 April 2014. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
- ^ "Event gallery: Williamson County Impact Award Winners". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
- ^ "Sheriff Jeff Long named TSA Sheriff of the Year". www.williamsonherald.com. August 2013. Retrieved 2024-03-03.