Retired Gainesville cop ends 2nd law enforcement career

JEFFERSON - The Jackson County Sheriff's Office recently announced the retirement of deputy Therion L. Boyd after eleven years with the department. <br /> <br /> Boyd's duties included Range Master for the Jackson County Sheriff's Office Firing Range, overseeing weapons qualifications and purchases and ammunition use and purchases. <br /> <br /> He also specialized in firearms training assisting other law enforcement agencies <br /> utilizing the Sheriff's Office Firing Range Facility and other firearms related duties and assisted with overall Sheriff's Office training needs. He provided additional instruction on Use of Deadly Force, Officer Safety, and Defensive Driving. <br /> <br /> Prior to his employment with Jackson County, Boyd served for 27 years with the Gainesville Police Department where he retired as Captain. <br /> <br /> Sheriff Janie Mangum says Boyd was a devoted employee and will be missed by his fellow officers, who wish him well, and hope he has good health for a long happy retirement.

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