Message from the sheriff

“It is an honor to serve you as the Sheriff of Haywood County and I am grateful for this privilege. I believe that the sheriff’s office is an office of the people. The Office of Sheriff represents all people who live or visit Haywood County. My deputies and I are here to serve you by providing professional law enforcement services. One of our most important goals is to provide the level of customer service expected by citizens today. We work closely with the other agencies in our county to improve the quality of life for our citizens. The efforts of the Sheriff’s Office, combined with your involvement is key to successfully keeping Haywood County a safe place to live, work and raise our families. In conclusion, I want to humbly express my sincere appreciation for your support of law enforcement and the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office.”

Sheriff Greg Christopher

OUR MISSION

Our commitment is to build trust with every citizen we come into contact with, more especially those who have called on our office in need of assistance. We will build that trust by conducting our business professionally in an ethical and integrity-based way. Our goal is to provide a high level of safety for our citizens so they can enjoy their community and their everyday life.

We will bridge the gap of what our citizens’ perception is of law enforcement as we conduct our business they have called us for in a professional and efficient manner, providing service, education and timely information.

Our Vision

We will conduct all law enforcement activities in the most professional and efficient manner possible. We will serve the citizens in our communities with integrity, courtesy and respect.

About Us

The Haywood County Sheriff's Office is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week regardless of holidays or adverse weather conditions. We seek to diligently maintain the highest level of integrity, honor, and professionalism during any and all situations.

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