Sheriff Gene Bollinger

"Sheriff Bollinger celebrates 50 years of Law Enforcement"

I was born and raised on a farm in Robertson County, until I graduated from high school.

EDUCATION

Graduate of Greenbrier High School
Cleveland State Community College
FBI National Academy
FBI White Collar Crime School
UT Chattanooga Law Enforcement Training School
Northwestern Management School
FBI Police Instructors School
Air Force Non-Commission Officers Supervisor School
Institute of Police Technology and Management School

FAMILY

Family values are deeply ingrained within me as one of eleven children born and raised in Robertson County. I married my childhood sweetheart, Ruth Burke, and have a daughter, Beverly Bollinger Webster, who is a school teacher in Robertson County. She and her husband, Tony Webster, have provided us with two lovely grandchildren, Gena Ruth, currently working at the 911 office, and Michael, a student at Middle Tennessee.

TITLE OF SHERIFF

Since October 5th, 2001, I was appointed by the County Commission to fill the unexpired term of Sheriff Ted Emery following his fatal motorcycle accident in Dayton, Ohio. Prior to the appointment, I worked as Chief Deputy for eleven years. For 34 years I served in the Tennessee Highway Patrol with the last 10 years being in a leadership management position as District Captain.

The Sheriff is responsible for managing, coordinating and directing all activities of the Sheriff's Office, The Detention Center, all Courts, Central Dispatch Center and serving all warrants etc. First and foremost, the safety and welfare of his employees and citizens Robertson County.

Maintain a good working rapport with all law enforcement agencies, thereby enhancing the service of all communities at an economical cost.

Budget is a concern to this office, because it directly affects all citizens of Robertson County. I am always aware of the budget crunch and what effect a tax increase would have on property tax. Since 1990, we have submitted a Bare Bones budget and come under budget each year.

At this time, we are upgrading our CAD System with the latest available equipment. This will be of great assistance to our dispatchers and will allow emergency personnel to respond quicker to a call. This is at no cost to the taxpayer. Robertson County 911 Communications District is paying all expenses including training. This is from monies collected from your phone bill each month.

We are also working on a plan at this time to upgrade the entire booking system in the jail to be compatible with the computer systems in the Dispatch and Administrative offices. This will be a saver in cost and man hours. This is at no cost to the taxpayer. This upgrade is paid for by the vendor of the inmate telephone system.

BOARDS AND MEMBERSHIPS

Habitat for Humanity
Lions Club
Robertson County Chamber of Commerce
Tennessee Sheriff's Association (President 2006-2007)
National Sheriff's Association
Robertson County Coalition
911 Emergency Communications Board
Charter member Fraternal Order of Police
Past President Fellowship of Christian Police Association
Secretary Friendship Sunday School Class, Sunday Baptist
Masonic Lodge #258
Scottish Rite - Valley of Chattanooga
Alhambra Shrine Temple
American Legion Post 45 - Greenbrier
VFW - Life time member
Greenbrier Historical Society
FBI National Academy
Regional Organized Crime Information Center

Sheriff Bollinger | Chief Deputy Bill Holt | Capt. Henderson | Capt. West | Administrative Staff | Patrol Division | 911 Dispatch Center
K-9 Unit | Narcotics Unit | Drug Interdiction Unit | SWAT Team | Criminal Investigation Division | County Detention Facility
Warrants Division | D.A.R.E. Program | School Resource Division | Inmate Transportation Division | Court Security Division

Robertson County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace