Office of Chief Deputy 

Major Danny Widener

Chief Deputy Sheriff: 

The Chief Deputy Sheriff is the highest ranking appointed law enforcement officer in the Sheriff's Office, who reports directly to the Sheriff of Yadkin County. The Chief Deputy Sheriff is responsible for personnel related issues, fiscal affairs, and management of other divisions within the Sheriff's Office. The Chief Deputy Sheriff supervises the Division Lieutenants of each section within the Sheriff's Office, serving as the overall operation manager for the Sheriff's Office.

Divisions supervised by the Chief Deputy Sheriff:

• Administration
• Civil Division
• Court/Transport Division
• Criminal Investigations
• Narcotics Investigations
• Detention Services
• Communications/E911
• Patrol
• Honor Guard
• School Resource Officers
• Sheriff's Emergency Response Team