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Polston warns court about upcoming end of SRO grant

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston told Russell County magistrates Monday night that a grant funding two school resource officers in Russell County is set to expire in less than 90 days, and could leave two […]

Polston, incumbents fare well on Election Night

It was a good night for incumbent candidates in Russell County as each incumbent candidate won re-election. In the Russell County Sheriff’s Race, Derek Polston won by receiving 5,618 votes compared to Nick Bertram’s 1,176. […]

Polston addresses staffing at sheriff’s office

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to serve the people of Russell County at a high level.  That was the message from Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston at Monday’s Russell County Fiscal Court meeting. […]

Sheriff Polston announces intent to seek re-election

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston says he will be seeking another term in office. Polston, midway through his first four-year term as Russell County Sheriff, announced on Facebook that he plans to seek re-election to […]

Polston introduces new school resource officers

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston has long said protecting the students of Russell County was one of his top priorities at the sheriff’s office, and part of his plan to do that is by placing […]