Promotion announced to Hudson
Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. announced the promotion of Internal Affairs Sgt. Jimmy “Bo” Hudson to chief deputy-jail administrator.
“Chief Deputy Hudson’s commitment to his performance and dedication to duty are trademarks for the long-term success of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office,” said Woods. “We certainly value all of our employees and are especially pleased to watch them meet the challenges presented and to grow into greater responsibilities and roles. We look forward to Chief Deputy Hudson’s ability to achieve the highest level of success in his new role.”
Hudson is a 28-year law enforcement veteran. He is a law enforcement professional instructor and has worked in many divisions including patrol, criminal investigations, internal affairs, narcotics, and the Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team.
From April 2018 through June 2022 Hudson was assigned to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Little Rock District Office Tactical Diversion Unit, where he and fellow Task Force Officers were charged with investigating, disrupting, and dismantling people and/or organizations suspected of violating the Controlled Substances Act or other local, state, and federal statutes pertaining to illicit drugs.
Hudson is a 1994 graduate of Harding University at Searcy, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology. Hudson is a military veteran and served in Military Police Units in the Air Force, Army, and Navy, and was a certified Range Master and a Close Quarters Combat Instructor.