Sheriff's Department

The Sheriff's Department Consist of:
  • 49 Commissioned Officers
  • 55 Civilian Employees
  • Total Staff @ Sheriff's Department = 104
  • Total Staff @ Juvenile Detention = 15
  • Seniors Hotline
  • Neighborhood Watch Program
  • Sheriff's Reserve
  • DARE
  • SRO Program
  • STAR Team

The Sheriff's Department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

There are meetings with various groups regarding meth training and gun classes for ladies.

The Department is currently working on:

  • Working to Establish a Community Advisory Board
  • Crime Scene Team
  • Property ID Program
  • Child ID Program

This Department takes an active approach to eradicating drugs from out community. We also have set in place a plan to enhance our training and will always strive to be the best department in the state and one that our citizens can and will be proud of.

Putnam County Sheriff’s Department
421 East Spring Street, Cookeville, TN 3850
Fa x number: (931) 528-7043
Phone (931) 528-8484
Email: sheriffdkandrews@putnamco.org

David K. Andrews – Sheriff
Jacky Farley– Chief Deputy
Tim Davis– Jail Administrator
Kathy Nelson – Operations Manager
Harold Morphew – Juvenile Detention Director



Driving Directions from I-40:
From Nashville - Take Exit 290, Turn Left, Go Approximately 4 1/2 miles and Justice Center will be on left.
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