Meet the Sheriff

Sheriff Falon C. Hurst

Sheriff Falon C. Hurst was appointed as Sheriff of Calhoun County by Alabama Governor Kay Ivey in 2025 and was elected in 2026. He brings 20 years of law enforcement experience to the role. Sheriff Hurst has served the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office since 2010 in positions ranging from deputy sheriff to captain, overseeing a diverse set of operations spanning every bureau within the agency.

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

He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy (Session 291) and holds the Certified Law Enforcement Executive credential from the Alabama Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commission and Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police. He also earned a graduate certificate in Criminal Justice Education from the University of Virginia while in attendance at the National Academy.

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 has served on multiple local and regional boards, including the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Anniston, and 2nd Chance, Inc. He is also active other civic and fraternal organizations, such as being president of Lodge 4 Anniston of 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 accessibility, and developing the next generation of law enforcement professionals. His hobbies include beekeeping, local history, and amateur radio.