JACKSON, Tennessee – Marc Byrum, a 25-year veteran of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, announces his candidacy for Sheriff today.
“Over the years, as both a law enforcement professional and as a citizen, I have observed a growing crime problem within our community,” Byrum said. “I’m a cop, not a politician. If elected Sheriff, I pledge to work with other leaders in our community to make Madison County a safe and inviting place to do business, raise a family, and enjoy our constitutional freedoms.”
During his 25-year career in the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, Byrum has served in many roles, most recently as SWAT Team Commander and head of the department’s firearms training program. While serving 15 years in the narcotics unit, Byrum investigated both street level drug crimes as well as long-term investigations of drug trafficking organizations, and rose through the ranks to lead the department’s unit. He also served on the department’s SWAT Team for more than a decade before being promoted to commander.
With these experiences, Marc has the knowledge and expertise to lead the Sheriff’s office, and to improve the department’s efficiency in protecting the citizens of Madison County.
“I have witnessed firsthand many inefficiencies and shortcomings in the Sheriff’s office,” Byrum said. “If the citizens of Madison County elect me Sheriff, I pledge sound management and principled leadership to move the agency forward and provide an outstanding level of service to our community.”
“I will be fiscally responsible, and will fight to improve the working conditions, bolster morale in the Sheriff’s Office, and recruit and retain the most effective deputies, correction officers, and support staff of any law enforcement agency in West Tennessee,” he added.
A lifelong resident of Madison County, Byrum grew up in the Mercer community, and is a graduate of South Side High School and Lambuth College. He and his wife Pamela live in Jackson.
(PHOTO: Marc Byrum)
