De Kalb County Sheriff's Office

The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department is dedicated to serving the public in Smithville, Tennessee.

Our mission includes preserving peace, protecting life and property, preventing crime, and enforcing all Federal, State, and County Laws.

We are committed to interacting with our citizens, being community-based problem solvers, and adhering to high ethical standards of conduct.

The Department recognizes the importance of community support for maximum potential in serving DeKalb County with honesty, zeal, courage, fidelity, and sound judgment.