Rutherford County, Tennessee has consistently ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the United States.  Latest U.S. Census figures put our population at more than 225,000, but that doesn't take into account the 24,000+ students at Middle Tennessee State University or the thousands who drive through Rutherford County every day on our federal and state roads.

The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office is one of the largest sheriff's offices in Middle Tennessee, covering a territory of more than 626 square miles with a force of approximately 178 sworn law enforcement personnel of which 37 are School Resource Officers, 7 are assigned to Courthouse Security, and another 135 Adult Detention Personnel and 68 civilian personnel.   Additionally, we are responsible for approximately 5 square miles of  J. Percy Priest Reservoir which lie inside our county.  The Sheriff's Office serves three primary areas: 1) Law Enforcement, 2) Adult Detention and 3) Courts.  In addition to these primary functions, the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office brought the School Resource Officer (SRO) program to the state of Tennessee, and now has officers in approximately 20 county schools teaching, advising and protecting.

Since 1992, the Sheriff's Office has operated a Felony-Arrest-Search-Tactical (F.A.S.T.) team to deal with extraordinary law enforcement situations requiring special tactics and weapons.  In addition to the F.A.S.T. team the Office operates a dedicated Directed Patrol Unit that focuses on our Interstate Highways.  Other such specialized units as Mounted Patrol, Marine Patrol and Dive Team are utilized as needed.

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Rutherford County Sheriff's Office
940 New Salem Highway
Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37129

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