A longtime leader within the Floyd County Police Department’s investigative division is retiring after more than 30 years in law enforcement. Maj. Jeff Jones, the department’s chief investigator, recently announced his decision to step away from the profession, closing a career that has spanned several decades and included work with multiple local agencies.
Jones began his law enforcement career in 1994 as a deputy with the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office. During his nearly 10 years with the agency, he developed investigative skills while working alongside experienced law enforcement officers and supervisors.
In 2004, Jones left the sheriff’s office and joined the Floyd County Police Department as an investigator. Over the years, he handled numerous complex cases and built a reputation for detailed investigative work. In 2017, he was promoted to lead the department’s investigative division.
Floyd County Police Chief Mark Wallace praised Jones’ contributions to the agency and said his experience and leadership will be difficult to replace.
One of the most notable cases Jones worked involved a major embezzlement investigation tied to the Floyd County Board of Education, where more than $6 million had been stolen. Jones served as the lead investigator on the case and helped oversee efforts that resulted in the recovery of a significant portion of the missing funds.
Jones also played a key role in helping Floyd County receive High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area designation, which allowed the department to work more closely with federal agencies and brought additional financial support and investigative resources to local drug enforcement efforts.
Following his retirement, Capt. Ojilvia Lom will serve as acting lead investigator until a permanent replacement is selected to head the division.
After decades in the field, Jones said the relationships built with fellow officers and colleagues stand out as one of the most meaningful parts of his career.
