Byrd announces campaign for Coffee County Sheriff

Scott Byrd announces his candidacy for Sheriff of Coffee County.

As an APOST Certified Officer, Byrd has served in law enforcement for the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office since 1999 and as captain of the Reserves since 2010. A veteran, he served in the United States Coast Guard and the Alabama National Guard. In addition to his 23-year sheriff’s office tenure in Coffee County, Byrd is also a local business owner since 1992, owning Southern Electrical as a Certified Alabama Electrician.

“After serving the Coffee County residents for the past 23 years as a Reserve Deputy and Captain, the time has come for me to step forward to serve as sheriff. This ever-changing world needs a solid leader to guide, protect, assist, and serve Coffee County residents. My goal is to be a community sheriff, one that not only works just for the deputies but also for every one of the citizens of Coffee County. You’ll find in the coming months that my commitment to protecting the members of this wonderful community is unwavering and my word is my bond.”

Born and raised in Enterprise to Roy and Judy Byrd, Byrd currently resides in the New Hope Community with his wife K.D. Byrd and two daughters. Growing up with his parents and grandparents, Q.P. and Willie Mae Jones and Edward and Carrie Bell Byrd, he was taught the foundations of putting God first, working hard and putting others before himself.

He is looking forward to hearing from the citizens of Coffee County.

“Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me about your concerns. With my law enforcement experience, as well as being a local business owner, I’m constantly seeking methods to improve leadership, personal responsibility and accountability for myself and the department.”