MARYVILLE, TENNESSEE – Blount County Sheriff is proud to announce the advancements of three deserving deputies.
Congratulations to the following deputies:
• Captain Lee Slagle, formerly a lieutenant in Juvenile Corrections, replaces Captain John Adams who retired in February. Lt. Slagle’s promotion takes effect immediately. Capt. Slagle began his career at the Sheriff’s Office in 1995 in adult corrections. In 1999 he graduated from the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy in Donelson. During his career, he advanced through the ranks, receiving a promotion to lieutenant in 2014. In 2018, he transferred to Juvenile Corrections.
Lt. Sam Hall, Juvenile Corrections
• Lieutenant Sam Hall, formerly a sergeant on patrol, is taking over as the lieutenant in Juvenile Corrections. Lt. Hall will transfer to Juvenile Corrections in April. Lt. Hall joined the BCSO in 2006 and graduated from the East Tennessee Regional Law Enforcement Academy at Walters State Community college.
• Corporal Mike Fox is promoted to corporal in Juvenile Corrections. Cpl. Fox advanced to an unfilled supervisor’s role in Juvenile Corrections. His new duties begin immediately. Cpl. Fox began his career at the Sheriff’s Office in 2011 in Juvenile Corrections and attended the Tennessee Correction Academy in Tullahoma.
All three deputies are seasoned law enforcement veterans and stellar employees. Please join us in congratulating Capt. Slagle, Lt. Hall, and Cpl. Fox on their promotions!
Cpl. Mike Fox, Juvenile Corrections