The uniformed deputies that work patrol make up the "backbone" of the Tate County Sheriff's Office.   These deputies are most often the first officers on the scene of incidents.  They are responsible for patrolling the county roads, taking calls for service, court security and many other duties.  Each deputy is certified by the Mississippi Board of Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Training after completing 400 hours of state mandated training.  The Tate County Sheriff's Office also conducts in-service training with each deputy.

Deputy Russ Billingsley

Deputy A. F. Boskey

Deputy Rodney Cain

Deputy Bernard Coleman

Deputy Ricky Dandridge

Deputy David Freeman

Deputy Jud Moore

Deputy Mark Maldonado

Deputy Mark Patrick - K9

Deputy Jeff Small

Deputy Shamus Thomas

Deputy Brik Waldrop