Make Frank Take The Plunge!
“I’m taking the Plunge for The Free Clinics because of the programs they support and the compassion they show to our inmate population, as they desire to bring hope and healing to families in our community.”
Major Frank Stout has served as a law enforcement officer for nearly 38 years with the last 7 years with the Henderson County Sherriff’s Office. He began his career when he was sworn in at the Avery County Sheriff’s Office in 1981. There he worked as a Telecommunicator, Detention Officer and Patrol Deputy. In 1983, he moved to the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office where he served as a Narcotics / Vice Officer. Major Stout then served the State of North Carolina as a Highway Patrol Trooper where he retired at the rank of Captain in 2009 after 30 years of service. During his tenure with the Highway Patrol, he served as supervisor over several different units such as Accident Reconstruction, K9 / Interdiction Team and Motor Carrier Enforcement. He was also the Accreditation Manager for the Highway Patrol as well as the Director of Internal Affairs. Since joining the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office in 2012, he has served on the Senior Command Team and has acted as both the Public Information Officer and as an Internal Affairs Investigator. Major Stout has an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice and is a graduate of the 98th Administrative Officer’s Course at the Southern Police Institute – University of Louisville. He has been awarded both his Advanced Service Award and his Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate from the North Carolina Sheriff’s Training Education and Standards Division. Major Stout is married with four children and four grandchildren and is a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church.
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