Fayette County Sheriff's Office Hosts Law Enforcement Networking Breakfast

Fayette County Sheriff Bobby Riles and Shelby County Sheriff Bill Oldham.

On August 19, 2011 Fayette County Sheriff Bobby Riles hosted a local area Sheriff's and Police Chief's breakfast at the Main Street Eatery in Somerville.  The breakfast is sponsored by Sheriff Bill Oldham of the Shelby County Sheriff's Office.  It is hosted in various West Tennessee locations and allows for agency administrators to come together and discuss issues they are facing within their departments.  "Criminal don't just stop at the county line or the city limits," commented Sheriff Riles.  Networking meeting such as this one provide the opportunity for administrators to discuss crime trends, local challenges, and more importantly, potential solutions.  "It helps when you can put a face with a name," stated Sheriff Riles referring to the need for agency heads to stay in contact with one another about crime issues.