GILCHRIST COUNTY
Trenton
David P. Turner (D)

Born Portsmouth, OH, June 15, 1954 Education Trenton High School; Lake City Community College; Lake City Corrections Academy; Santa Fe Community College Police Academy; FBI National Academy, 138th session; National Sheriffs' Institute, certified CJSTC instructor Spouse Patsy Children Two Church Church of Christ Career Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office, 1975-1986; University of Florida Police Department, 1986-1996; elected Sheriff, 1996, re-elected, 2000, 2004 Honors and Affiliations Law Enforcement Officer of the Year 1978, 1979 and 1980; Letter of Commendation, 1995; MADD Award of Excellence, 1994; FCCD Distinguished Service Award, 2000; Florida Sheriffs Association, Sergeant at Arms; member, Florida Council Crime & Delinquency, NE Regional Domestic Security Task Force North Florida Intelligence Unit, Gilchrist County Chamber of Commerce; past chairman, Law Enforcement Executive Council, 2000; Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, Program Committee; School Safety & Discipline Committee; CEO, Shared Services Network; vice president, Character Council of Gilchrist County.

SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Address 9239 South U.S. Hwy. 129, Trenton, 32693-5463
Phone (352) 463-3181
Web site www.gilcso.org

COUNTY DETAILS
County Seat Trenton
Population 16,865
County Web site http://gilchrist.fl.us/