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Shelby County Sheriff John Samaniego
Shelby County Sheriff John Samaniego speaks at the Shelby Chamber Luncheon on Jan. 7
Shelby County Sheriff John Samaniego has been named Alabama Sheriff of the Year for 2024.
The announcement was made at the Alabama Sheriff’s Association winter conference in Auburn. This award is voted on by all 67 sheriffs representing every county across Alabama.
Samaniego started his law enforcement service over 40 years ago with the Tuscaloosa Police Department, where he dedicated more than 20 years to narcotics investigations before being promoted to assistant chief. He first came to Shelby County as the chief deputy of the Sheriff’s Office in 2003, and he served in this capacity until he was elected to the office of sheriff in 2014. Samaniego is now serving in his third term as sheriff and has over 25 years of experience in supervisory and command-level roles.
“I am humbled and honored to receive this award," Samaniego said in a press release. "I am grateful for the hard work that the men and women of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office do each and every day, and this award is in recognition of them as well.”
The Alabama Sheriff's Association provides educational, legislative and legal assistance to the sheriffs.
