PCSO Applying For Grant Funding For New State Radio System
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office partnering with other county agencies to apply for $2 million in grant funding for radio upgrades. Sheriff Eddie Farris said the money would be used to purchase radio equipment compatible with a new state radio system. “The state has picked Putnam County and the Upper Cumberland area to put this […]
Putnam Sheriff’s Department Hosting Emergency Event Training For Churches
Putnam County Sheriff’s Department hosting a de-escalation training at Life Church this Saturday. Sheriff Eddie Farris said several churches in the county approached his department asking for advice on the topic. He said preparation is key in emergency events. “How do we make sure we get the EMS in and out in the proper way, […]
Gov. Lee Launches $100M Violent Crime Intervention Fund
Governor Bill Lee has launched the $100 million Violent Crime Intervention Fund where local law enforcement can apply for grant funding. Tennessee Sheriff’s Association President Eddie Farris said the work has been some two years in the making. As the Putnam County Sheriff, Farris said they will likely put their funding towards more license plate […]
Putnam County Justice Center To Open Some Of Remaining Project Bids
Bid proposals on some 10 projects for the new Putnam County Justice Center will close Tuesday evening. Sheriff Eddie Farris said the projects range from masonry to painting. He said these bids were some of the last to issue for the Justice Center. “Really the only thing that jumps out to me that is left […]
Better Communication Main Goal Of School Safety Summit
110 Tennessee Sheriffs and Police Chiefs gathered in a School Safety Summit with an emphasis on improving responses to school violence. The event was co-sponsored by the Tennessee Sheriffs Association and the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris leads the statewide Sheriffs group. He said the goal of the summit […]
Putnam Sheriff Asking For Help In Preventing Auto Theft Crime
A recent auto theft incident has Putnam Sheriff Eddie Farris asking citizens to help prevent future cases. Farris said that all it takes is a little common sense and caution. He said making sure you don’t leave valuables in your car, locking your car doors, and other steps can go a long way in preventing […]
Putnam Sheriff Eddie Farris Joins State Officials For Truth In Sentencing Bill Honorary Signing
Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris joined state officials Thursday for the honorary signing of the Truth in Sentencing Bill. Farris said that the bill strengthens sentencing for violent crime offenders. He said that though the bill was signed into legislature this April, this honorary signing shows support from other state officials and law enforcement officials. […]
Putnam Commissioners Support US Constitution In Resolution
Putnam County Commissioners approved a resolution supporting the US Constitution Monday night. Commissioner Jordan Iwanyszyn proposed a resolution during the April meeting that would support the second amendment right to bear arms. Several commissioners expressed concern about picking out one constitutional amendment to support. County Attorney Jeff Jones worked on the resolution, taking commissioner concerns […]
Incumbent Commissioners Move On In Putnam County Primary
Just under six thousand Putnam County voters came out to vote in Tuesday’s Primary Election with County Commission races the biggest issue on the ballot. In district two, Sam Sandlin and Ron Chaffin were the top two vote getters. Sandlin captured some 46 percent of the vote. In the primary for district four, Ken Hall […]
Sheriff’s Department Inmate Work Crews Slowly Getting Back To Usual Services
Putnam County Sheriff’s Department work crews are gearing back up to full speed after slowing services during the pandemic. Sheriff Eddie Farris said that it’s been hard to get full service back because court closures have slowed the number of inmates sentenced. “In order for somebody to be eligible to go out and work on […]
