Mike Hale
Mike Hale (born June 1951) is the Sheriff of Jefferson County.
Hale grew up in Woodlawn and graduated in 1969 from Woodlawn High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from UAB in 1987.
He started his law enforcement career with the Homewood Police Department in 1973. In 1976 he transferred to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department, where he has spent his career having commanded, at various times, every division of the department. He was also the Chief of Police for Pell City (2000-2002) and the director of security for St Vincent's Hospital in Birmingham.
Jefferson County Sheriff
Hale first took office in 1999 following a seeming 37-vote victory in the 1998 general election against incumbent Jim Woodward, who demanded a recount. He remained in office for about a year before the Alabama Supreme Court determined that Woodward had won the election by a 6-vote margin.
In the 2002 election Hale ran as a Republican and won an outright victory against Woodward. He won re-election again, this time over Ron McGuffie in the 2006 election. He faced Woodward again in the 2010 primary elections.
During his term as sheriff, Hale has initiated several popular and visible enforcement programs such as the Citizen's Training Academy and the Cell Phone Posse to involve more private citizens in crime investigation efforts.
As Sheriff, Hale sits on the boards of the Alabama Sheriff's Youth Ranches and the Department of Youth Services Vacca Campus for juvenile offenders. He also serves on the boards of the United Way of Central Alabama and the Greater Alabama Boy Scout Council.
Hale has been married since 1971 to the former Dianna Gilmore. The couple have three sons and seven grandchildren. They are residents of the Clay-Trussville area and attend the Church at Brook Hills. He is a member of the B.P.O. Elks, Lodge #79 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 972, a Master Mason, Scottish Rite, Eastern Star, and Shrine.
| Preceded by: Jim Woodward |
Jefferson County Sheriff 1999 |
Succeeded by: Jim Woodward |
| Preceded by: Jim Woodward |
Jefferson County Sheriff 2003–present |
Succeeded by: (current) |
External links
- Jefferson County Sheriff official website
- Hale for Sheriff campaign website