Thank you for your interest in the Clay County Sheriff's Office. Clay County’s citizens are looking for information about the progress being made at the Clay County Sheriff's Office and anti-crime efforts currently underway. The purpose of this Internet site is to provide that information and to also make reaching us with your input as easy as possible.

The following personnel represent the chain of command for our agency:

Colonel Craig Aldrich, Chief of Staff

Major Mike Hardee, Administrative Bureau Commander

Major Carl Crossley, Operations Bureau Commander

Major Johnny Mack Smith, Detention Bureau Commander

Captain Ronnie Gann, Chief of Detectives

Captain David Senters, Chief of Special Operations

Captain Joseph Bucci, Chief of Patrol

Captain Carl Harter, Chief of Professional Services

Captain Mike Lawrence, Chief of Detention Administration

Captain Tom Waugh, Chief of Detention Security

Captain Tony Dangerfield, Chief of Administrative Services

Captain Barry Abramowitz, Chief of Strategic Response

Our agency continues to exceed expectations by working to lower the crime rate and by clearing cases at a rate twice the state average. Thank you for your interest in our agency. I hope you find this Internet site a useful resource for current safety information and an open line of communication to express your ideas and concerns to my staff.

Sheriff Rick Beseler

(Click here to view Sheriff Beseler's Bio)