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ABOUT SHERIFF DORNING:
Experience:
Madison County Sheriff Department 1983- Present
Duties include:
Jail Operations 1983-1984
Patrol Duties 1984-1988
Crime Scene Investigation 1988-1990
Promoted to Sergeant 1989
Patrol Duties, Crime Scene Duties.
Promoted to Lieutenant 1994
Third Shift Patrol Division
Criminal Investigations Commander 1998
Promoted To Captain 2001
Patrol Division Commander
Elected Sheriff of Madison County January 17, 2003
Specialized Training
National Sheriff's Institute 2003
Alabama Sheriff's Academy 2003
F.B.I. National Academy Session 206, 2001
Southern Police Institute
23 Other specialized training schools sponsored by the U.S Department of Justice
Topics:
Mass Media
Hostage/ Crisis Negotiation
Forensic Sciences
Law Enforcement Management
Behavioral Science for Law Enforcement
Special Weapons and Tactics
School Crisis Management
Committee's
National Sheriff Association Weapons of Mass Destruction
National Sheriff Association Chaplains Committee
Chaplain Alabama Sheriff's Association
Board Member MC3 of Madison County
Scout Reach of Madison County Board Member
National Children's Advocacy Center Board Member
Madison DON'T Board
Leadership Huntsville Madison County Class 17
Education
Graduate Sparkman High School 1980
Undergraduate Studies (UAH - Athens State University)
Criminal Justice Studies (University of Louisville - University of Virginia)
It shall be the mission of the Madison County Sheriff's Department to provide competent professional law enforcement services with a commitment to preserve and protect human life, property and the rights of all people in accordance with the constitution and the laws of the United States and State of Alabama. We are devoted to our profession and strive to maintain the highest level of public trust while developing our organization to meet the present and future needs of our diverse community. Through this effective partnership we will reduce the fear of crime and enhance the quality of life in Madison County.
