OKALOOSA COUNTY
Crestview
Charles W. "Charlie" Morris (R)

Born Longview, TX, August 29, 1949 Education Public schools, Jackson MS; BS degree, criminal justice, MS degree, criminal justice management, University of Southern Mississippi; FBI National Academy, 160th Session; National Sheriffs' Institute Executive Development Program; Florida Criminal Justice
Executive Institute's Chief Executive Seminar; FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar Spouse Barbara Children Four Church Baptist Military USAF, 18 years, Security Police Officer, rank of Major Career Police Officer, Jackson, MS, Police Department, three years; Chief of Police, two years; Police Officer, Ft. Walton Beach Police Department, four years; elected Sheriff, 1996, re-elected, 2000 and 2004 Honors and Affiliations Four Meritorious Service Medals, USAF; Two Air Force Commendation Medals; Police Officer of the Year, Ft. Walton Beach Police Department, 1995; adjunct professor, University of South Dakota, Park College, University of Maryland, Troy State University and Okaloosa-Walton Community College; appointed by Governor to the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, Commission on Mental Health and Substance Abuse and the Florida Violent Crime and Drug Control Council (served as chairman); Vice President, Florida Sheriffs Association, 2007-2008; Chairman, Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute Policy Board; co-chair, Northwest Florida Regional Domestic Security Task Force; member, Florida Domestic Security Oversight Board; Board of Managers, Florida Sheriffs Self-Insurance Fund and Workers Compensation Fund; Domestic Violence Steering Committee for Okaloosa County; Board of Directors, Children's Advocacy Center; Board of Directors, NW Florida YMCA; former member, Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, 1999-2004; chairman, Board of Directors, Florida Sheriffs Association, 2004-2005; past president, Board of Directors for Okaloosa County American Heart Association.

SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Address 1250 Eglin Pkwy., Shalimar, 32579-2307
Phone (850) 651-7400
Web site www.sheriff-okaloosa.org

COUNTY DETAILS
County Seat Crestview
Population 180,291
County Web site www.co.okaloosa.fl.us/