Steve Helton Biography

Lt. Steven E. Helton
PO Box 1591
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee 37868
865-388-5525
865-453-9063 ( Pigeon Forge Police Department )
E-Mail: shelton@cityofpigeonforge.com
     Steve Helton is married and has two sons.  He is a member of First Baptist Church in Sevierville, Tennessee.  He is a past chairman for the board of directors of United Way of Sevier County, Tn. and  He is a past board member of the Boy's and Girl's Club, Just Say No to Drugs/Alcohol Board, Sevier County Health Counsel. 

Law Enforcement Experience
October 2006 - Present Lieutenant Watch Comander November 12-1999 to October 2006 Traffic/Patrol Sergeant

November19, 1987 to November 11, 1999 Patrol/Traffic/Community Relations Officer

1984 to November 01, 1987 Deputy Sevier County Sheriff's Department

Education
Walter State Community College 1986 to 1988

Carson Newman College 1984 to 1985

Sevier County High School 1980 to 1984

Law Enforcement Certifications
Certified Specialized Instructor by the Tennessee Peace Officers Standards and Training   

Commission to instruct:
Strategic Self-Defense Level 1
Strategic Self-Defense Level 2
Equalizer Women’s Self-Defense
Basic and Advanced Motorcycle Riding Skills
Accident Investigation
Gang Investigation / Identification
Physical Fitness
Violent Student Management
Safe and Legal Traffic Stops
Driving Instructor Firearms Instructor
Since 1986 he has completed over 100 specialized police related cources

Law Enforcement Honors
Pioneer Award Strategic Self-Defense and Grappling Tactics 2005

Law Enforcement Advisory Board for US Senator Bill Frist

Law Enforcement Advisory Board for US Senator Fred Thompson

Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission 1997
to 2003

Sevier County Mountain Press Police Officer of the Year (four times)