Giles County Sheriff's Office

09/04/2026

Wherever your Labor Day travels take you, always !

Drivers and front-seat passengers must always buckle up, per Tennessee law. Everyone in the vehicle, in ALL seating positions should buckle up for safety reasons. Unbuckled rear-seat passengers can injure those in the front seat, as well as themselves, when they are thrown around or out of a vehicle during a crash.

09/03/2026

Does your car have adaptive cruise control? This safety feature automatically adjusts speed to keep a safe distance from a vehicle in front of it.

Driver assistance technologies help to keep you and your passengers safe, as well as others on the road. Technology is never an excuse for speeding or driving distracted.

09/02/2026

08/31/2026

Riding an ATV/UTV on county roads is legal in Tennessee, but not without the right precautions. Your vehicle must be road-legal with proper registration and title, and you must obey all traffic signs and signals, just like you would in a car or on a motorcycle.

For safety, wear a helmet for both off-road adventures and driving on pavement.

Never operate an ATV while impaired.

08/31/2026

Great news from our partners over at Pulaski Police Department.

‼️Community Update‼️
JUSTICE GEORGE FOUND SAFE!
Great news coming out of Pulaski regarding the missing person case involving Justice George.
Ms. George has been located and is safe tonight in Alabama.
Thank you to everyone who helped in this investigation and shared the story over the last several weeks. We appreciate your continued support.

08/21/2026

This morning, the Giles County Sheriff’s Office became aware of disturbing allegations circulating on social media involving a veteran Giles County Deputy Sheriff and the euthanization of two dogs.

“I am as disturbed as you are to hear these allegations involving the conduct of a Giles County Deputy. I have placed the involved deputy on administrative leave and requested that the District Attorney’s Office launch an immediate investigation into this matter,” said Sheriff Joe Purvis.

The Giles County Sheriff’s Office takes the treatment of animals and all allegations of potential misconduct seriously. The decision to place the deputy on administrative leave and request an independent investigation reflects the seriousness with which these allegations are being treated.

“We understand that the public has questions and concerns about what occurred. Because this matter is now under investigation, I cannot comment on every detail. However, I will provide additional information when I am able to do so without compromising the integrity of the investigation,” Sheriff Purvis said.

The Sheriff’s Office is committed to accountability, transparency and doing what is right for our community and everyone involved. We ask the public to allow the investigative process to take place and to refrain from drawing conclusions until the investigation is complete.

Anyone with information or concerns regarding potential misconduct by an employee of the Giles County Sheriff’s Office is encouraged to contact our office.

08/15/2026

We are out here at the Hickory House until 10:00 A.M. today. It’s a good opportunity to come out and speak with Sheriff Purvis and other staff members to address any questions or concerns you have about things going on in the community. Or, just come out to share a cup of coffee and have a donut. We hope to see you here.