Awards
2006- Deputy of the year
2007- Professionalism Award from the Solicitor's Office
Was also nominated for the Solicitor's Award this year.
2011- Solicitor's Award for Law Enforcement Excellence in Cherokee COunty
2013- Outstanding performance Award
2015- Teamwork Award
2017- Core Values Award
Qualification, Training & Experience that equip me to serve as your sheriff
Qualifications reflect the knowledge, skills, and certifications necessary to serve the community safely and effectively, from legal understanding and tactical proficiency to communication techniques. They demonstrate that an officer has met rigorous standards, stays current with evolving laws and best practices, and is prepared to respond confidently and responsibly in a wide range of situations.
The following list represents more than 1,600 hours of professional training and education completed throughout Billy's career. These specialized courses and advanced trainings reflect his unwavering commitment to excellence, preparedness, and continuous professional growth. Through this extensive training, Billy is equipped to serve our community with integrity, expertise, and strong leadership from Day 1 as Sheriff.
- QUALIFIED and testified AS AN EXPERT WITNESS IN FINGERPRINTS
- QUALIFIED AND TESTIFIED AS AN EXPERT WITNESS IN fingerprint IDENTIFICATION
- QUALIFIED AND TESTIFIED AS AN EXPERT WITNESS IN fingerprint IDENTIFICATION
- QUALIFIED AND TESTIFIED AS AN EXPERT WITNESS IN fingerprint IDENTIFICATION
- QUALIFIED AND TESTIFIED AS AN EXPERT WITNESS IN fingerprint IDENTIFICATION
- QUALIFIED AND TESTIFIED AS AN EXPERT WITNESS IN fingerprint IDENTIFICATION
- QUALIFIED and testified AS AN EXPERT IN CRIME SCENE DOCUMENTATION
- QUALIFIED AND TESTIFIED AS AN EXPERT WITNESS IN fingerprint IDENTIFICATION
- QUALIFIED AND TESTIFIED AS AN EXPERT IN CRIME SCENE RECONSTRUCTION
- QUALIFIED AND TESTIFIED AS AN EXPERT IN CRIME SCENE RECONSTRUCTION
- QUALIFIED AND TESTIFIED AS AN EXPERT IN CRIME SCENE RECONSTRUCTION
- QUALIFIED AND TESTIFIED AS AN EXPERT IN CRIME SCENE RECONSTRUCTION
- QUALIFIED AND TESTIFIED AS AN EXPERT IN Marijuana Analysis
- QUALIFIED AND TESTIFIED AS AN EXPERT IN CRIME SCENE RECONSTRUCTION
- QUALIFIED AND TESTIFIED AS AN EXPERT IN Marijuana Analysis
- NEW SHERIFF'S SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TRAINING 2024
- INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM TRAININGS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, & 800
- BURDEN OF COMMAND SUPERVISORY LEADERSHIP TRAINING
- BURDEN OF COMMAND SUPERVISORY LEADERSHIP TRAINING
- INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM TRAININGS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, & 800
- BURDEN OF COMMAND SUPERVISORY LEADERSHIP TRAINING
- INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM TRAININGS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, & 800
- INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM TRAININGS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, & 800
- INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM TRAININGS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, & 800
- PROACTIVE LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES
- PROACTIVE LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES
- INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM TRAININGS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, & 800
- DRIVING INSTRUCTOR
- PROACTIVE LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES
- FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR SCHOOL
- FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR SCHOOL
- PROACTIVE LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES
- FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR SCHOOL
- PATROL RIFLE INSTRUCTOR
- PROJECT LIFESAVER ELECTRONIC SEARCH SPECIALIST INSTRUCTOR
- PROJECT LIFESAVER ELECTRONIC SEARCH SPECIALIST INSTRUCTOR
- PROJECT LIFESAVER ELECTRONIC SEARCH SPECIALIST INSTRUCTOR
- PROJECT LIFESAVER ELECTRONIC SEARCH SPECIALIST INSTRUCTOR
- PROJECT LIFESAVER ELECTRONIC SEARCH SPECIALIST INSTRUCTOR
- SPECIFIC SKILL INSTRUCTOR
- PROJECT LIFESAVER ELECTRONIC SEARCH SPECIALIST INSTRUCTOR
- PROJECT LIFESAVER ELECTRONIC SEARCH SPECIALIST
- PROJECT LIFESAVER ELECTRONIC SEARCH SPECIALIST
- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOMICIDE AND CRIME SCENE STAGING
- PROJECT LIFESAVER ELECTRONIC SEARCH SPECIALIST
- ACTIVE SHOOTER PHASES AND PREVENTION
- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOMICIDE AND CRIME SCENE STAGING
- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOMICIDE AND CRIME SCENE STAGING
- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOMICIDE AND CRIME SCENE STAGING
- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOMICIDE AND CRIME SCENE STAGING
- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOMICIDE AND CRIME SCENE STAGING
- CHILD ABUSE AND HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION
- STRANGULATION EXPLORES THE INDICATOR AS A PREDICTOR FOR HOMICIDE
- CHILD ABUSE AND HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION
- CHILD DEATH INVESTIGATION
- STRANGULATION EXPLORES THE INDICATOR AS A PREDICTOR FOR HOMICIDE
- CHILD ABUSE AND HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION
- STRANGULATION EXPLORES THE INDICATOR AS A PREDICTOR FOR HOMICIDE
- STRANGULATION EXPLORES THE INDICATOR AS A PREDICTOR FOR HOMICIDE
- STRANGULATION EXPLORES THE INDICATOR AS A PREDICTOR FOR HOMICIDE
- INVESTIGATION AND MEDICAL IMPLICATIONS OF STRANGULATION
- HOMICIDE & QUESTIONED DEATH SCENE DETERMINATION AND RECONSTRUCTION
- STRANGULATION EXPLORES THE INDICATOR AS A PREDICTOR FOR HOMICIDE
- HOMICIDE & QUESTIONED DEATH SCENE DETERMINATION AND RECONSTRUCTION
- HOMICIDE & QUESTIONED DEATH SCENE DETERMINATION AND RECONSTRUCTION
- HOMICIDE & QUESTIONED DEATH SCENE DETERMINATION AND RECONSTRUCTION
- PROFILING AND PROCESSING HOMICIDES
- HOMICIDE & QUESTIONED DEATH SCENE DETERMINATION AND RECONSTRUCTION
- HOMICIDE & QUESTIONED DEATH SCENE DETERMINATION AND RECONSTRUCTION
- CONDUCTING SECURITY ASSESSMENTS: A GUIDE FOR SCHOOLS AND HOUSES OF WORSHIP VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLE
- CONDUCTING SECURITY ASSESSMENTS: A GUIDE FOR SCHOOLS AND HOUSES OF WORSHIP VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLE
- CONDUCTING SECURITY ASSESSMENTS: A GUIDE FOR SCHOOLS AND HOUSES OF WORSHIP VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLE
- FORENSIC DEATH INVESTIGATION
- CONDUCTING SECURITY ASSESSMENTS: A GUIDE FOR SCHOOLS AND HOUSES OF WORSHIP VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLE
- CONDUCTING SECURITY ASSESSMENTS: A GUIDE FOR SCHOOLS AND HOUSES OF WORSHIP VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLE
- DEATH INVESTIGATIONS
- CONDUCTING SECURITY ASSESSMENTS: A GUIDE FOR SCHOOLS AND HOUSES OF WORSHIP VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLE
- UNDERSTANDING & INVESTIGATING THREAT NETWORKS
- UNDERSTANDING & INVESTIGATING THREAT NETWORKS
- ON SCENE INVESTIGATION BEST PRACTICES IN INVESTIGATION OF CRIME SCENE PART 1 AND PART 2
- UNDERSTANDING & INVESTIGATING THREAT NETWORKS
- CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATIONS
- ON SCENE INVESTIGATION BEST PRACTICES IN INVESTIGATION OF CRIME SCENE PART 1 AND PART 2
- ON SCENE INVESTIGATION BEST PRACTICES IN INVESTIGATION OF CRIME SCENE PART 1 AND PART 2
- ON SCENE INVESTIGATION BEST PRACTICES IN INVESTIGATION OF CRIME SCENE PART 1 AND PART 2
- ON SCENE INVESTIGATION BEST PRACTICES IN INVESTIGATION OF CRIME SCENE PART 1 AND PART 2
- ON SCENE INVESTIGATION BEST PRACTICES IN INVESTIGATION OF CRIME SCENE PART 1 AND PART 2
- marijuana analysis school
- FORENSICS TRAINING CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATIONS
- MARIJUANA ANALYSIS SCHOOL RECERTIFICATION
- MARIJUANA ANALYSIS SCHOOL RECERTIFICATION
- FORENSICS TRAINING CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATIONS
- MARIJUANA ANALYSIS SCHOOL RECERTIFICATION
- FORENSICS TRAINING CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATIONS
- FORENSICS TRAINING CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATIONS
- FORENSICS TRAINING CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATIONS
- DECISIONS ON SCENE (CRIME SCENE)
- BLOODSTAIN PATTERN INTERPRETATION AND CRIME SCENE RECONSTRUCTION
- FORENSICS TRAINING CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATIONS
- INTRODUCTION TO BLOODSTAIN EXAMINATION
- BLOODSTAIN PATTERN INTERPRETATION AND CRIME SCENE RECONSTRUCTION
- BLOODSTAIN PATTERN INTERPRETATION AND CRIME SCENE RECONSTRUCTION
- BLOODSTAIN PATTERN INTERPRETATION AND CRIME SCENE RECONSTRUCTION
- BLOODSTAIN PATTERN INTERPRETATION AND CRIME SCENE RECONSTRUCTION
- BLOODSTAIN PATTERN INTERPRETATION AND CRIME SCENE RECONSTRUCTION
- aDVANCED bLOOD pATTERN aNALYSIS
- FORENSIC PHOTOGRAPHY WHAT TO TAKE PICTURES OF AND WHEN
- MOVING TOWARD OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATION OF BLOODSTAINS
- MOVING TOWARD OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATION OF BLOODSTAINS
- FORENSIC PHOTOGRAPHY WHAT TO TAKE PICTURES OF AND WHEN
- MOVING TOWARD OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATION OF BLOODSTAINS
- FORENSIC PHOTOGRAPHY WHAT TO TAKE PICTURES OF AND WHEN
- FORENSIC PHOTOGRAPHY WHAT TO TAKE PICTURES OF AND WHEN
- FORENSIC PHOTOGRAPHY WHAT TO TAKE PICTURES OF AND WHEN
- CHEMICAL PROCESSING AND ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY
- SHOOTING RECONSTRUCTION: FIREARMS AND TOOLMARK
- FORENSIC PHOTOGRAPHY WHAT TO TAKE PICTURES OF AND WHEN
- SHOOTING RECONSTRUCTION: FIREARMS AND TOOLMARK
- SHOOTING RECONSTRUCTION: FIREARMS AND TOOLMARK
- SHOOTING RECONSTRUCTION: FIREARMS AND TOOLMARK
- FIREARMS INJURY AND DISTANCE DETERMINATION
- SHOOTING RECONSTRUCTION: FIREARMS AND TOOLMARK
- SHOOTING RECONSTRUCTION: FIREARMS AND TOOLMARK
- DEATH SCENE CHECKLIST
- Current trends in DNA Evidence Collection, processing, and codis
- forensic evidence submission
- forensic evidence submission
- Current trends in DNA Evidence Collection, processing, and codis
- forensic evidence submission
- Current trends in DNA Evidence Collection, processing, and codis
- Current trends in DNA Evidence Collection, processing, and codis
- Current trends in DNA Evidence Collection, processing, and codis
- ULTRAVIOLET & INFRARED CAPTURE OF CRIME SCENE EVIDENCE
- ULTRAVIOLET & INFRARED CAPTURE OF CRIME SCENE EVIDENCE
- Current trends in DNA Evidence Collection, processing, and codis
- LIFTING PRINTS FROM DIFFICULT SURFACES
- ULTRAVIOLET & INFRARED CAPTURE OF CRIME SCENE EVIDENCE
- LIFTING PRINTS FROM DIFFICULT SURFACES
- DIGITAL LATENT TECHNIQUES
- ULTRAVIOLET & INFRARED CAPTURE OF CRIME SCENE EVIDENCE
- LIFTING PRINTS FROM DIFFICULT SURFACES
- LATENT PRINT BASICS, TIPS, AND TECHNIQUES
- LATENT PRINT BASICS, TIPS, AND TECHNIQUES
- LATENT PRINT BASICS, TIPS, AND TECHNIQUES
- LATENT PRINT BASICS: "POWDER AND DUSTING"
- LATENT PRINT BASICS, TIPS, AND TECHNIQUES
- LATENT PRINT BASICS, TIPS, AND TECHNIQUES
- BASICS OF LATENT PRINT CHEMICALS
- LATENT PRINT BASICS, TIPS, AND TECHNIQUES
- BASICS OF LATENT PRINT CHEMICALS
- Basic of latent fingerprint lifting
- THE DETECTION OF FABRICATION OF LATENT PRINTS
- Basic of latent fingerprint lifting
- Latent print chemicals: Iodine
- THE DETECTION OF FABRICATION OF LATENT PRINTS
- Basic of latent fingerprint lifting
- THE DETECTION OF FABRICATION OF LATENT PRINTS
- THE DETECTION OF FABRICATION OF LATENT PRINTS
- digital Fingerprints: Understanding the basics
- digital Fingerprints: Understanding the basics
- digital Fingerprints: Understanding the basics
- digital Fingerprints: Understanding the basics
- FINGERPRINT RECOGNITION AND COMPARISION
- digital Fingerprints: Understanding the basics
- FINGERPRINT RECOGNITION AND COMPARISION
- Basics of cynoacrylate fuming
- digital Fingerprints: Understanding the basics
- FINGERPRINT RECOGNITION AND COMPARISION
- DNA OVERVIEW AND FORENSIC PATHOLOGY
- FOOTWEAR AND TIRE TREAD DOCUMENTATION
- DNA OVERVIEW AND FORENSIC PATHOLOGY
- TRACE EVIDENCE
- FOOTWEAR AND TIRE TREAD DOCUMENTATION
- DNA OVERVIEW AND FORENSIC PATHOLOGY
- FOOTWEAR AND TIRE TREAD DOCUMENTATION
- FOOTWEAR AND TIRE TREAD DOCUMENTATION
- FOOTWEAR AND TIRE TREAD DOCUMENTATION
- CASE CONSIDERATIONS FROM A DEFENSE PERSPECTIVE, MORPHOBIS BEST PRACTICES AND CRIME SCENE EVIDENCE
- CASE CONSIDERATIONS FROM A DEFENSE PERSPECTIVE, MORPHOBIS BEST PRACTICES AND CRIME SCENE EVIDENCE
- CASE CONSIDERATIONS FROM A DEFENSE PERSPECTIVE, MORPHOBIS BEST PRACTICES AND CRIME SCENE EVIDENCE
- CASE CONSIDERATIONS FROM A DEFENSE PERSPECTIVE, MORPHOBIS BEST PRACTICES AND CRIME SCENE and photo
- CASE CONSIDERATIONS FROM A DEFENSE PERSPECTIVE, MORPHOBIS BEST PRACTICES AND CRIME SCENE EVIDENCE
- CASE CONSIDERATIONS FROM A DEFENSE PERSPECTIVE, MORPHOBIS BEST PRACTICES AND CRIME SCENE EVIDENCE
- WHAT MAKES A CREDIBLE WITNESS?
- CASE CONSIDERATIONS FROM A DEFENSE PERSPECTIVE, MORPHOBIS BEST PRACTICES AND CRIME SCENE EVIDENCE
- LEGAL ISSUES AND COURTROOM TESTIMONY
- LEGAL ISSUES AND COURTROOM TESTIMONY
- LEGAL ISSUES AND COURTROOM TESTIMONY
- LEGAL ISSUES AND COURTROOM TESTIMONY
- FIRST AMENDMENT AUDITORS TRAINING
- LEGAL ISSUES AND COURTROOM TESTIMONY
- FIRST AMENDMENT AUDITORS TRAINING
- Civil processing certification
- LEGAL ISSUES AND COURTROOM TESTIMONY
- FIRST AMENDMENT AUDITORS TRAINING
- Fatal fire investigation and evidence collection
- Fatal fire investigation and evidence collection
- Fatal fire investigation and evidence collection
- COMPREHENSIVE FIRE INVESTIGATION CLASS NFPA 921
- Fatal fire investigation and evidence collection
- Fatal fire investigation and evidence collection
- FIRE INTERVIEW TRAINING
- Fatal fire investigation and evidence collection
- VEHICLE FIRE INVESTIGATIONS
- VEHICLE FIRE INVESTIGATIONS
- VEHICLE FIRE INVESTIGATIONS
- VEHICLE FIRE INVESTIGATIONS
- DRY SUIT DIVER
- VEHICLE FIRE INVESTIGATIONS
- DIVER IN-SERVICE TRAINING
- DIVER IN-SERVICE TRAINING
- VEHICLE FIRE INVESTIGATIONS
- DIVER IN-SERVICE TRAINING
- UNDERWATER CRIME SCENE
- underwater crime scene mapping
- underwater crime scene mapping
- underwater crime scene mapping
- underwater crime scene mapping
- underwater crime scene mapping
- OPEN WATER DIVER COURSE
- underwater crime scene mapping
- OPEN WATER DIVER COURSE
- SDI Full Face mask diver
- diver in-service lift bag training
- OPEN WATER DIVER COURSE
- Contaminated Water Diving
- diver in-service lift bag training
- diver in-service lift bag training
- diver in-service lift bag training
- diver in-service lift bag training
- diver in-service lift bag training
- Equipment diver specialty
- Visual inspection procedures
- Visual inspection procedures
- Visual inspection procedures
- Visual inspection procedures
- Visual inspection procedures
- CPR Oxygen administration
- Visual inspection procedures
- CAP-STUN WEAPON SYSTEMS TRAINING PROGRAM
- CAP-STUN WEAPON SYSTEMS TRAINING PROGRAM
- CAP-STUN WEAPON SYSTEMS TRAINING PROGRAM
- CAP-STUN WEAPON SYSTEMS TRAINING PROGRAM
- Rope Rescue Operations
- CAP-STUN WEAPON SYSTEMS TRAINING PROGRAM
- Rope Rescue Operations
- Bath Salts Training
- CAP-STUN WEAPON SYSTEMS TRAINING PROGRAM
- Rope Rescue Operations
- PATROL RIFLE CERTIFICATION-
- Basic Law Enforcement Training
- PATROL RIFLE CERTIFICATION-
- RESERVE DEPUTY CERTIFICATION
- Basic Law Enforcement Training
- PATROL RIFLE CERTIFICATION-
- Basic Law Enforcement Training
- Basic Law Enforcement Training
- Basic Law Enforcement Training
- BAC Datamaster certification
- BAC Datamaster certification
- Basic Law Enforcement Training
- Taser x26 certification
- BAC Datamaster certification
- NCIC INQUIRY REAFFIRMATION
- NCIC INQUIRY REAFFIRMATION
- BAC Datamaster certification
- NCIC INQUIRY REAFFIRMATION
- NCIAI ANNUAL CONFERENCE
- NCIAI ANNUAL CONFERENCE
- NCIAI ANNUAL CONFERENCE
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