"Macon County is located in the southwest corner of North Carolina and is one of
the fastest growing counties in the state. The county ranges in elevation from 2,000 to over 5,000 feet
and includes sections of the Nantahala National Forest."
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As the Sheriff of Macon County, I would like to welcome you to our web site.
The web site contains a variety of useful information for the public and is also designed
to help make citizens more familiar with the Sheriff's Office.
The Macon County Sheriff's Office takes a proactive approach to law enforcement--focusing on working
WITH the public and preventing crime before it happens. We firmly believe that, working together,
we CAN make a positive difference in our community.
Thank you for visiting our web site. I invite you to come by and visit your Sheriff's Office
and meet for yourself the dedicated men and women who are striving to better serve you."
Sheriff Holland's career in law enforcement began in 1990 when he volunteered with the Sheriff's Office
and its Jr. Cadet Program. He was also employed as a part-time detention officer. He increased his
education and training by his own initiative by attending Southwestern Community College. While
attending SCC he was able to gain his law enforcement certification for NC Basic Law Enforcement
Training as well as NC Detenition Officer Certification. Sheriff Holland served in the following
positions before being elected as Sheriff.
- Detention Officer
- Animal Control Officer
- Deputy Sheriff
- Investigator
- Detective Sgt. and Supervisor of the Sheriff's Office Juvenile Unit
While serving as Detective Sergeant with the Juvenile Unit, Holland played an instrumental role in the passage of the NC Infant Homicide Prevention Act, commonly referred to as the Safe Surrender law. Holland gathered several thousand signatures and presented the petition to the NC Legislature in support of the bill. He also testified before the House and Senate. Also while serving in the Juvenie Unit, Holland was awarded the L.T. Williams Juvenile Officer of the Year Award and the Donna B. Stone Memorial Award. He was also recognized by Governor Hunt for his work.
On December 2, 2002 Sheriff Holland was sworn into office and is currently serving in his second term as Macon County's Sheriff. Throughout his career in law enforcement, Holland has been deeply committed to making a positive difference in the community he serves.
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Macon County Sheriff's Office Organizational Chart
Email the sheriff - rholland at maconnc.org
Major Andy Shields is Macon County's Chief Deputy.
- Graduated Franklin High School 1976
- Joined Macon County Sheriff's Office in 1984
- Investigator 1990
- Graduate of the North Carolina Justice Academy's Criminal Investigation Certificate Program
- Graduate FBI National Academy. 194th session
- International Police Officer serving in Kosovo, 1999-2001
- Narcotics Investigator 2001 -2002
- Chief Deputy, Dec. 2, 2002 to present
email Major Andy Shields - Chief Deputy - ashields at maconnc.org
Macon County's Sheriff's Office - Honor Guard
D.A.R.E.
If you have a child, make sure you visit our
D.A.R.E. for Kids section which
features interactive education for children including downloadable "Daren" coloring pages.
For parents, students & educators, check out the D.A.R.E. America
website for educational materials and opportunities.
Macon County's Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit
Sgt.Adam Wishon & K-9 Zee
SRO Dep. Don Seagle & K-9 Storm
Sgt.Clay Bryson & K-9 Zues
The Macon County Sexual Offender Registry can be searched here.
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