Memorial Service For Law Enforcement Set For Friday
72 law enforcement officers nationwide have given their lives in service so far in 2020. That’s a 27 percent increase over last year. Friday is National Peace Officer Memorial Day. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said it’s a chance to remember those who laid down their lives. “We just want to recognize the men and […]
Commissioners Approve Jail Expansion Adjacent To Current Justice Center
Putnam County Commissioners will move forward with plans to expand the current jail in the parking lot of the current Justice Center. When that expansion will happen and which properties the county will purchase for the expansion remain decisions for the future. The Fiscal Review Committee voted to hold off on any decisions about buying […]
Farris: COVID Info Now Getting To Officers, Responders
Governor Bill Lee signed an executive order Friday making sure the COVID-19 patient information shared with first responders and law enforcement personnel would be protected by an emergency order. It’s something that had worried Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris. He said the data actually began flowing more regularly earlier this week. “Make no mistake about […]
