Jesse Watts

Executive Director - The Wounded Blue

Sheriff Jesse Watts (Retired), serves as the Executive Director of The Wounded Blue. Jesse has a lifetime of Public Service, starting as a Law Enforcement Explorer and Cadet at the age of 12 years old. Jesse started his Law Enforcement Career at 20 Years old, and worked the road as a Police Officer, Traffic Unit Officer and Supervisor, Deputy Sheriff, Deputy Coroner, Detective, among other assignments until he was elected the Sheriff-Coroner of Eureka County in 2018, then re-elected in 2022. In 2021, Jesse was recognized for his leadership, as the Courageous Police Leader of the Year by LawOfficer.com. As part of the nomination, the following was written. “Sheriff Watts has embraced communication to his community at the highest level while not backing down in the face of corrupt politicians that are seeking to not only destroy the very fabric of law enforcement but the safety of the citizens. Jesse has certainly been attacked for his courage and his resolve made him a leader that we certainly wanted to recognize” Jesse currently serves as the Vice President of the Northern Nevada Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors, helping rebuild the shattered lives of families and co-workers of those killed in the line of duty. Jesse Retired as Sheriff-Coroner in April 2025.

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