Putnam Increasing Revenue For Housing State Inmates
Putnam County will receive additional yearly revenue thanks to the county jail receiving a higher certification to house state inmates. Sheriff Eddie Farris said the Tennessee Corrections Institute has a two-tiered program that sets a daily rate for jails to house state inmates. Farris said in 2022, the county jail became a tier one facility, […]
One Of Those Responsible For Bringing 911 To Putnam Stepping Down
One of the men responsible for bringing 911 to Putnam County said it’s simply time to retire. Jerry Abston is a 30-year Putnam law enforcement veteran. He is closing out his career of public service by stepping away from the county’s 911 Board. Abston said while advocating to bring 911 into Putnam in the 1980s, […]
Van Buren County Jail Using Grant Funds For New Computer Training Setup
The Van Buren County Jail will create a new training space in its facility thanks to a training grant it received from the Tennessee Corrections Institute. Jail Administrator Jessica Grissom said the grant is for just under $15,000 and will be used to set up a new computer training area in the jail’s tower. She […]
Clay Awaiting State Approval On Plans For Jail Project
Clay County has taken the next step in building a new jail by submitting project plans for state approval. Sheriff Brandon Boone said if the Tennessee Corrections Institute and Fire Marshal’s Office gives the okay, construction could go out for bid in February. “I think it is like 60 days it stays out to bid, […]
Dekalb County Jail To Be Studied For Expansion Possibilities
A decision on whether to expand or build a new Dekalb County Jail is coming for the county commission. Sheriff Patrick Ray said the Tennessee Corrections Institute found the jail’s square footage was not up to standards during an inspection last year. Ray said the pandemic set back a CTAS feasibility study while beds are […]
White County Jail TCI Certified, Sheriff Credits Staff and Technology
The White County Jail is once again certified with the Tennessee Corrections Institute. Sheriff Steve Page said certification takes consistent hard work and accountability for making sure operations are done the right way. Page said as sheriff, training had to improve so talented corrections officers were in place to achieve this standard. “To get this […]
Warren County Jail Recertified By State
The Warren County Jail has been recertified after being removed from a Tennessee Corrections Institute plan of action. Plan of actions are put into place when a jail facility does not meet minimum requirements. Warren County Major Jason Walker said overcrowding was Warren County’s main problem. Walker said the county put a committee together to […]
