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Sheriff Michelle Cook

Sheriff Michelle Cook (R)

Staff contact for: Research Institute, Task Force

County Details

  • County Seat: Green Cove Springs
  • Population: 218,245

Education

Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, University of North Florida; Bachelor’s degree in criminal Justice and minor in public administration; graduate of the FBI Law Enforcement Executives Training 2005.

Career

26-year career in law enforcement; retired from Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office; Chief of Police for city of Atlantic Beach; elected sheriff, Clay County, 2021.

Honors and Affiliations

Law Enforcement Legacy Leader Award; Contributing Writer/Award Winner, Police Director’s Consortium; Chad Reed First Responder Award for hurricane preparedness and response; 6 Pillars of Character Award Winner.