Meet the Sheriff

Sheriff Falon C. Hurst

Sheriff Falon C. Hurst was appointed as Sheriff of Calhoun County by Alabama Governor Kay Ivey and brings two decades of dedicated law enforcement experience to the role. A lifelong public servant, Sheriff Hurst has served the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office since 2010 in positions ranging from Deputy Sheriff to Captain, overseeing diverse operations spanning every division within the agency.

Sheriff Hurst was born and raised in Calhoun County and graduated from Saks High School. He began his life of public service immediately after high school by joining the Anniston Rescue Squad as a volunteer. Shortly thereafter, he began his law enforcement career as a municipal police officer in Georgia. He still holds an active peace officer certification in that state, as well. 

He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy (Session 291) and holds the Certified Law Enforcement Executive credential from AACOP/APOSTC. While attending the NA, he also earned a graduate certificate from the University of Virginia.

Committed to education and professional growth, Sheriff Hurst holds a Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Criminal Justice from Jacksonville State University, a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Faulkner University, and an Associate of Applied Business in Accounting from Eastern Gateway Community College.

Deeply invested in community development, Sheriff Hurst serves on multiple local and regional boards including, but not limited to, the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Anniston, and the 2nd Chance, Inc. He is also active in various other civic and fraternal organizations, such as the Fraternal Order of Police.

Sheriff Hurst lives in Ohatchee with his wife, Kristin, a mental health counselor and business owner, and their children, Greenlie and Asa. He is passionate about building public trust through transparency and accountability, and developing the next generation of law enforcement professionals. His personal hobbies include beekeeping, local history, and amateur radio.