Sheriff Patrick Ray
I was born January 14, 1971, and have lived my whole life in DeKalb County. My wife
(Dessa) and I have one son, P.J. Dessa is employed with DeKalb Utility District.
Together our family attends services at New Union The Baptist Church, where am an
active member.
“I enjoy working on the family farm, as well as hunting and fishing with my son, P.J. I graduated from
DeKalb County High School in 1989 and immediately began my law enforcement career at the DeKalb
County Sheriff’s Department.”
In 1991 I graduated from the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy. Since that time, I have served in various positions and also worked his way up through the ranks. I served as Chief Deputy at the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department and Jail, where I supervised 42 employees. During this time I received numerous commendations for outstanding leadership and law enforcement performance.
“In November 2002, I began employment with the Warren County Sheriff’s Department as an Investigator and held that position until elected Sheriff in 2006. During my law enforcement career, I have worked closely and cooperatively with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies resulting in numerous felony arrest and convictions.”
Additional civic involvement has included:
Member of Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge # 34
Member of the DeKalb County Volunteer Fire Department
Member of the Tennessee Sheriff’s Association
Member of the Tennessee Narcotics Officer’s Association
Member of the Southeast Methamphetamine Task Force
