Sheriff

Sheriff:

I am Gerald Corbell, your Shelby County Sheriff as of January 1st, 2025. I grew up in southern Shelby County in the Goober Hill Community. I graduated from Shelbyville High School and attended Panola Junior College. I applied and was accepted to the Texas Department of Public Safety Training Academy in Austin, Texas. I graduated from the DPS Academy June 5, 1974 and was stationed in Cleveland, Texas for three years. I transferred to Woodville for two years and finally moved back home to Shelby County. I was stationed in Center, Texas for thirty-two years. I currently have a Special Ranger Commission issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety and hold a Master Peace Officer Certificate. As Peace Officer, we are sworn to protect the laws, rights, privileges, and property of the people of the State of Texas; and we shouldn’t expect anything less. As the Sheriff I am responsible for the County Jail and also involved in civil process. As a conservator of the peace, I strive to support the common good and bring out the best in people. Also, as Sheriff I hope to recognize the dignity in others and be a role model and mentor for the younger generation of law enforcement officers.