TIFTON —
Lt. Dennis Reese with the Tift County Sheriff’s Office announced Saturday that he’s considering throwing his hat into the race for sheriff.
Reese, with over 20 years of experience in law enforcement, stated, “I’ve been employed with the TCSO for nearly 25 years and have been in a leadership position for the last 18 years. Since that time, I’ve grown to love it with a deep passion. I was once told that you get into this business for one of two reasons: You either love it or you’re crazy. I guess I’m both.”
“I’ve seen and feel that I have been a vital part of the office as it has evolved into one of the top, most well respected departments in the state. We have received national recognition for traffic accident reduction, record setting narcotic seizures and drug arrests. So, with my experience, knowledge and love for the job, I feel that I can continue to contribute to the services that citizens of Tift County receive. I enjoy helping people with their problems or situations and coming up with a solution. I enjoy working with the youth and elderly in the community. Nothing is more compelling than to know that you’ve made an impact in someone’s life.”
Reese stated that the department’s staff does a great job and he’s thankful to be a part of the team. He added, “I also give much thanks to Sheriff Edd Walker and Sheriff Gary Vowell for trusting, believing and giving me the opportunity to be a part of the department for so many years.”
Reese, the son of Bishop Ernest Reese Sr., was born and raised in Tift County on a strong Christian faith. He’s a member of Mount Calvary Holiness Church and has been the organizer of the Tifton Summer Gospel Fest for seven years now. He’s been employed with the TCSO since June 1987. He graduated from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Police Academy in February 1988 and is presently enrolled with Columbus State University studying criminal justice.
Reese was recognized as a Multicultural Change Ambassador for completing Mandala three-phase training session in 2000. He received the Officer of the Year Award in 1990 and received an accommodation from Polk County Florida Sheriff’s Office in the apprehension of a violent armed robber in 2005.
Other accomplishments and involvement by Reese include: completion of the Georgia Sheriff’s Association Senior Deputy Course and completion of the Georgia Post Supervision & Management Programs, recently attended the OVC Mass Violence & Emergency Training Conference in Jacksonville, Fla. given by the United States Department of Justice, vice president of the Tift County Touchdown Club and member of the Sons of the Legion Post 559.
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