About TERRY GARRETT
A Household Name
Terry Garrett is a household name in Rockwall County. He is homegrown and the perfect combination of personality, professionalism, and patriotism, which has contributed to his success in public service these last 40 years. He is married to the vivacious Shelley, has three children, and five grandchildren.
A Career in Public Service
Terry began his 40-plus-year career in public safety in 1976, while still in high school, working as an ambulance attendant. He joined the Rockwall Volunteer Fire Department in 1978 while continuing to work as an EMT for American Air/Land Ambulance and as a dispatcher for the Rockwall Police Department.
For 26 years, Terry worked for and served the citizens of Rockwall as a patrol officer, initiated the department's crime prevention program, conducted juvenile investigations & public information duties, and was the lieutenant in charge of criminal investigations, records, evidence, training, and community service. During those years, he was also an active member of the Rockwall Volunteer Fire Department, serving as chief and training officer. He is a dive/recovery specialist with certification from the Underwater Institute/SWTSU.
Honor & Integrity
Terry was appointed Director of Public Safety for the City of Heath in 2006, where he serves as both police and fire chief. His certifications and associations are too many and varied to list. Terry Garrett is a man of honor and integrity, and will make an exceptional sheriff for Rockwall County.
