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Vision
To become a Sheriff’s Office of Integrity, Honesty and Commitment and always accountable to the citizens of Swain County.

Mission
We are committed to protecting the public, reducing crime and enhancing the lives of those in our communities.

Guiding Principles
We are dedicated to doing the right thing, in the right way and for the right reasons. We will accomplish this through:

Integrity
We are bound to hold ourselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct. We will exemplify honesty and good character while gaining the trust of the communities. We will never allow politics to enter into the Swain County Sheriff’s Office.

Respect
We will show dignity, courtesy and compassion to everyone.

Fairness
We will treat everyone in a fair and impartial manner. We will respect and value cultural diversity and will be consistent in protecting the constitutional rights of everyone.

 

Sheriff's Mission: To Serve,
Protect and Defend

Our county is one of the largest east of the Mississippi. Our dedicated deputies and civilians are among the best in the business and they work hard every day for the citizens of our growing county. The cornerstone of our success will always be our people – the women and men who each day deliver on our pledge to serve and protect.

The Swain County Sheriff’s office asks for your assistance in reporting crimes of any nature. You are the extension of the Sheriff’s office and with your help we can make Swain County a safer and better place to live.

The new Swain County Law Enforcement Center is located on Hughes Branch across from the Ingles grocery store. The new jail houses up to 109 inmates. Both the Sheriff’s Office and 911 Emergency Dispatch are also housed in this building.

Anyone interested in a drug presentation for your church or organization can call the Sheriff’s office to schedule a time.

The Bryson City Police Department handles all calls inside the city limits. They can be reached through 911 dispatch or 828-488-3050. The Chief of Police is Rick Tabor.

The NC State Highway Patrol is responsible for traffic and vehicle accidents. Their phone is 828-488-2184 or 800-445-1772. First Sergeant is Chuck McMahan.

Pistol purchase and concealed weapons permits are handled by the Administrative Assistant Cindy Jenkins, Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm. All permits are reviewed by the Sheriff for either approval or denial.

For sex offender information, contact the Administrative Assistant Cindy Jenkins at 828-488-4844 or you can access the registry online at www.ncfindoffender.com

For Victim Assistance contact the District Attorney’s office at 828-454-6510.

Video poker is illegal in all 100 counties in North Carolina.


Law Enforcement Departments
And Organizations

For more information on law enforcement issues:

ATF - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives - Enforces the Federal laws and regulations relating to alcohol, tobacco, firearms, explosives and arson.

FBI - Federal Bureau of Investigation

 

SBI - North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation

North Carolina Sheriffs' Association

North Carolina - Find a sexual offender - Sex offender and public protection registry.

North Carolina Concealed Handgun Law - Reciprocity

 

Sheriff's Office & Jail
95 Brendle Street
Bryson City, NC 28713

Mailing Address:
PO Box 1398
Bryson City, NC 28713

In an Emergency Call 911

Contact:

Curtis Cochran
Sheriff
email
Jason Gardner
Chief Deputy
Cindy Jenkins
Administrative Assistant
Janet Cochran Receptionist
Phone 828-488-0155
Fax 828-488-0481

Jail Phone 828-488 4844

Detectives
Jenny Hyatt
Carolyn Posey
Jeff Smith
Gary Cloer

Patrol Squads
A – Sgt. Bobby McHan
Patrolman Josh Freeman K-9

B – Sgt. Greg Jones
Patrolman Heath Woodard K-9, Patrolman George Glover

C –  Sgt. James Pack
Patrolman Dennis Elliott

D – Sgt. Scott Cody K-9
Patrolman Westley Farley, Patrolwoman Sarah Miller

Civil Process
Sgt. Charles Kilby K-9

Resource Officers
Valarie Zmuda – Middle School
Harold Chastain – High School

Jail Administrators
Martha Marr
Administrator

Office Hours:
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Monday - Friday