Madison - January & February 2018

ServingOUR
County
Why did you decide to pursue law enforcement?
I enjoy helping others and I knew by
becoming a law enforcement officer, it
would put me in a position to do that.
How long have you been with the Madison
County Sheriff’s Office?
27 years
Tell us about your family.
I’ve been married for 23 years to Karen
Wilson and have three children, Olivia,
Macey, and Cody.
What is the toughest thing you have
experienced in your job?
Death investigations – whether it is an
accident or homicide (children especially).
Share some things you enjoy doing in your
spare time.
Spending time with my family, also
hunting and fishing.
Captain of
Investigations
Todd Wilson
Madison County
Sheriff's department
What are three things on your bucket list?
Go on a cruise with my wife, kill a
trophy deer with my bow, and own a
piece of property in the country.
Who is someone you admire and why?
This is a tough one; I admire a lot of
people for a lot of different reasons so
instead of taking the risk of leaving
someone out, I will say that I admire
people that choose to do the right
thing–even when it’s not the most
popular choice.
Where do you see yourself ten years from now?
I really don’t expect much will change in
ten years. I hope to be still serving the
people of Madison County.
If you could give one piece of advice to a young
person, what would it be?
Be a leader not a follower.
What is a favorite childhood memory?
Going to my grandparents’ house on
Sunday afternoons. It was always the
highlight of the week.
What is the biggest mistake you think young
people make today?
Again, I think it goes back to being a
leader. Too many young people today are
basing their decisions on popular trends
instead of making informed decisions.
What is your favorite thing about the City of
Madison?
The hometown atmosphere.
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