Hello Scott County, I am Jeremy Nettles, your newly appointed Scott County Sheriff. With being given this prestigious opportunity, I’d like to share a little bit about myself for those who may not know me.

I’m a raised Scott Countian who attended Scott County High School and graduated in 2003. After two years attending Georgetown College, I transferred to Eastern Kentucky University where I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.

Scott County Sheriff – Scott County Kentucky, USA

I’m a raised Scott Countian who attended Scott County High School and graduated in 2003. After two years attending Georgetown College, I transferred to Eastern Kentucky University where I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.

I’m a raised Scott Countian who attended Scott County High School and graduated in 2003. After two years attending Georgetown College, I transferred to Eastern Kentucky University where I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. I am happily married in a blended family with 1 son and 3 step-sons and enjoy spending most days with them outdoors on our farm.

Jeremy Nettles is from Scott County. He attended Georgetown College for two years and earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Eastern Kentucky University. He is married and has one son and three stepsons.

I have spent the entire 16 years of my law-enforcement career serving the citizens of Scott County as a member of the Scott County Sheriff’s Office. In that time, I’ve served in multiple capacities: I was a member of our SRT team, a K-9 handler, detective and in charge of our property room evidence, amongst several other duties. I started my career as a Patrol Deputy and have worked tirelessly through the ranks being promoted to Sergeant, Lieutenant, then Captain, Chief Deputy, and now Sheriff.

Jeremy Nettles has worked in law enforcement as a member of the Scott County Sheriff’s Office. He previously served as a K-9 handler and detective and managed evidence in the property room.

Jeremy has worked in law enforcement as a member of the Scott County Sheriff’s Office. He previously served as a K-9 handler and detective and managed evidence in the property room.

Hampton is running against Democrat Kevin Kidwell, a retired Georgetown police officer. Kidwell told WEKU the retirement board advised him to step down by the end of July -- and he did. Scott County’s judge-executive appointed Chief Deputy Jeremy Nettles to finish Hampton’s term, which runs through 2026.

Scott County Sheriff steps down to focus on state House race

Jeremy currently serves as Scott County sheriff after being appointed to finish Hampton's term, which runs through 2026.

Scott County Sheriff steps down to focus on state House race - WEKU

2026 Kentucky General Election

Welcome to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office. I am proud to say that the Sheriff’s Office is offering a greater return than ever to its taxpayers. We are providing service more efficiently than ever, and we’re doing it better. As Scott County makes an impact in the 21st century, the following issues require our earnest attention:

Professionalism
Increased Training
24 Hour/Day, 7 Day/Week Service

Sheriff Jeremy Nettles

Prioritizes professionalism, increased training, and 24-hour, seven-days-a-week service from the sheriff's office.

- Prioritizes professionalism, increased training, and 24-hour, seven-days-a-week service from the sheriff's office.

Public Safety

As of October 8, 2026, Jeremy Nettles ’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Jail Management

Criminal Justice

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- The sheriff is a law enforcement officer with arrest power and the right to carry a concealed weapon. They hire and manage trained deputies.
- In most counties, the role of the jailer, who handles jail management, and the sheriff are separate offices, but some counties such as Lexington-Fayette County and Louisville-Jefferson County, combine these roles. 
- Property owners pay property taxes to the sheriff, who keeps records and delivers the money to the appropriate part of government.
- The sheriff sits on the four person county board of elections. On election day, the board of elections rules on questions about voter registration, proof of identification, and signatures on absentee ballots.
- This position has a maximum annual salary based on county size. The current maximum values range from about $85,000 to $154,400. 

The chief law enforcement officer of your county.