Murray, Ky.–The Calloway County Sheriff’s Office welcomes two new deputies to the force. Both deputies were sworn in by Calloway County Judge Executive Kenny Imes Monday.
Deputy Nicholas Hopkins is a native of Calloway County, having graduated from Murray High School. Deputy Hopkins began his career as a Court Security Officer in July of 2021. The transition from Court Security Officer to Deputy Sheriff has been a goal of Hopkins’ since first applying to the department.
Deputy Zach Chapman is a native of Muscogee, Oklahoma. Deputy Chapman joins the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office after having served approximately 5 years in the U. S. Coast Guard.
Both new deputies will attend the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training Basic Law Enforcement Academy prior to being assigned to a patrol position.
“As Sheriff, it’s important to me to give men and women who were born and raised in Calloway County as well as veterans an opportunity to serve this community,” said Sheriff Nicky Knight. The addition of these two deputies brings the department’s Deputy force up to full strength.
Photo: From left, Deputy Zach Chapman, photo right: Deputy Nicholas Hopkins