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Doug Whitehead is the Chief Deputy at the Sheriff's Office. Doug was also Chief Deputy under Sheriff Phil Ryan and was appointed Sheriff on January 15, 2004 to serve Ryan's remaining term. After David Walker was elected in 2004, Doug stepped back to his Chief Deputy role. Doug had been with the Sheriff's Office since 1988, now serving a total of four Sheriff's. Chief Deputy Whitehead holds a Master's certification in law enforcement, a degree in Criminal Justice, and a teaching certificate, instructing four years at North Central Texas College. He began his law enforcement career in 1975 at Bridgeport Police Department, later to work for Chico P.D. and Montague County Sheriff's Office. He was also Wise County Constable Pct. 2. Since 1988, he has served as Deputy, Investigator, both Lieutenant and Captain of the Criminal Investigation Division, Administrative Captain and Jail Administrator, Chief Deputy, and Sheriff. Among his numerous awards and accommodations, he received special recognition for his assistance in the investigation of the Ricky Lee Green case. Married over 40 years to wife Beverly, he is father of two daughters and three grandchildren.
Ken Steel has been the Jail Administrator since August 1998. Ken returned after leaving his position as the Road & Bridge Foreman for Precinct 3. Ken had previously served as Jail Administrator from 1987 through 1993. From 1994 to 1997, Ken served as county commissioner for Precinct 3. Ken holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas Christian University as well as an Advanced Jailer Certificate from TCLEOSE.
Randy Joy is the Director of Information Technology for Wise County, which includes all county offices. Randy joined the Wise County Sheriff's Office in 1997. Prior to coming to the Sheriff's Office Randy spent 6 years with the Springtown Police Department, with 2 1/2 years as Chief. Randy worked in the Metroplex as a K-9 officer before moving to Wise County in 1991. He has also worked for the FBI and has taught in numerous police academies around the area.
The Chaplain is responsible for coordinating all ministry services, such as spiritual and personal counseling to personnel, utilizing volunteer Ministers. This service includes assisting Deputies with death related calls, such as suicides, homicides, and fatality accident death notifications and counseling of family members of the victim(s). The Chaplain is also responsible for scheduling worship services and Bible study for the Jail Inmates. She is on-call to counsel with Inmates, including situations that would create a crisis in their lives. This would include the responsibility for delivering death notifications to the Inmate population. View more information under the "Jail Ministry" section.
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