Assistant Chief Deputy Wesley Richerson began his public service career with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office in 2006.  During his law enforcement career, he promoted through the ranks and has either served in, led, or commanded almost every unit and division within the department to include the Patrol Division, K9 Unit, Special Operations Bureau, Marine Unit, Narcotics Unit, Criminal Investigations Division, Training Division, and as an Investigator on the FBI Violent Gang Task Force.  Chief Richerson was also a member of the MCSO SWAT Team where he served for over 10 years as a tactical operator, team leader, and ultimately as team commander. Chief Richerson is an experienced counterterrorism and tactical instructor, and he holds several instructor certifications from the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Alabama Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commission.

Chief Richerson is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Sheriff’s Office.  He earned a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice and a Master’s in Justice Administration from Faulkner University.  He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy as well as the National Command and Staff College Institute for Credible Leadership. Chief Richerson previously served as a Commissioner on the Pre-Trial Citizens Advisory Commission on Prosecution for the 15th Judicial Circuit of Alabama.