On September 1, 2022, Sheriff Berrong, along with other Blount County elected officials, were sworn in by Blount County's judiciary in a ceremony at the Blount County Courthouse. In the days leading up to September 1, all Blount County deputies were also sworn in during special ceremonies.
Sheriff Berrong and all BCSO deputies swore to the following:
"I, Sheriff James Lee Berrong (and "insert" name of deputy), do solemnly swear that I will perform with fidelity the duties of the office to which I have been appointed, and which I am about to assume. I do solemnly swear to support the constitutions of Tennessee and the United States, and to faithfully perform the duties of the office of the Deputy Sheriff for Blount County, Tennessee. I further swear that I have not promised or given, nor will I give any fee, gift, gratuity, or reward for this office or for aid in procuring this office; that I will not take any fee, gift, bribe, or gratuity for returning any person as a juror or for making any false return of an process and that I will faithfully execute the office of deputy sheriff to the best of my knowledge and ability, agreeably by law."
Sheriff Berrong thanks you, the citizens of Blount County, for entrusting him and the deputies of the Blount County Sheriff's Office to keep you safe, and to continue to make Blount County a great place to raise a family.
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