Is DeSoto County Ready for What’s Coming?

DeSoto County is growing fast, and Sheriff Tuggle explains how he is trying to keep public safety ahead of that growth. In this Mid-South Business Exchange conversation, he makes the case that the work starts with kids, not just enforcement, and shares how his office is trying to reach young people early. Guest: Sheriff Tuggle, DeSoto County Sheriff's Department, and a former U.S. Marine. What you will learn: Why he frames youth engagement around country and legacy instead of guilt. How school resource officers are used as mentors, not only for safety. The positive reinforcement approach his office uses in elementary schools, including simple rewards for reducing in-school conflict. What he says about officer mental health and why officers struggle to ask for help. How he thinks about leadership, calling his staff team members and himself a team leader. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:49 Growth and public safety 2:25 Why reach kids early 6:16 Officers as school mentors 8:25 How families and businesses help 15:16 His vision for the county 20:35 Officer mental health 23:12 From Marine Corps to sheriff 24:58 Why losing is learning 32:48 Everyone is a team leader The Mid-South Business Exchange is a platform of the Southaven Chamber Foundation, built on three pillars: this podcast, a learning management system, and live events. Learn more at msbusinessexchange.com This episode is supported by Pure Focus Media. Take the free Full Frame assessment at Pure Focus Media to find where your business may be losing opportunities. purefocus.media Our Gear: Canon 5RC: https://amzn.to/4cyjaar Canon 24-70mm 2.8: https://amzn.to/4sHgpcZ Canon R6: https://amzn.to/48fJo0h Canon 70-200mm 2.8: https://amzn.to/4sMctro RODE Podmic: https://amzn.to/3Od9Gtm RODE Rodecaster Pro II: https://amzn.to/4dU0QLo Godox LA200D: https://amzn.to/4exZYMz #affilatelink