The NFL wasn’t the only organization drafting talent in Nashville. On April 25, we welcomed 18 officers into the Nashville Sheriff family. Sheriff Hall concluded the cadets 8-week long journey by administering the oath and officially starting the careers for our newest officers.
Congratulations to David Farmby and Jannah Voyles, DCSO’s Officer and Employee of the Month! Neither of them were able to attend the January 9 meeting, but the DCSO thanks them for their efforts. Also honored at the meeting was Officer Jacqueline Gaston for her efforts following the death of Officer Lawanda Steele.
Laura Sanderson started her career with the DCSO in 2004. She is currently a Booking Supervisor, overseeing the work done by booking processors, releasing and criminal warrants. She performs various supervisory tasks and acts as a liaison with DCSO Booking Sergeants and Corporals, MNPD and more.
In her spare time, Laura chases around her very active three year old girl. Laura says “If I’m off work, she is likely right beside me. In fact, she wanted to attend tonight.” This past year, Laura participated in events such as the Minerva’s Closet prom dress giveaway, The SNC Chili Cook-Off to benefit the Last Minute Toy Store and collecting toys at the Downtown Metro Christmas Tree Lighting.
When asked her thoughts on winning Ambassador of the Year Laura says “Wow, I’m not sure. Humbling maybe. As a Christian, I strive to be the best version of me every day. I try to grow daily and offer grace and acceptance to as many as possible. I do these things because they bring me joy, not because I expect people to notice. It is always nice feeling appreciated though so thank you for the opportunity and the recognition!” Sheriff Hall we present our Ambassador of the Year, Laura Sanderson.
Our Employee of the Year was born in Prince George County, Maryland before moving to Tennessee in 1974, and was raised in Pleasant View. He’s been with the DCSO for 12 years, and his duties include just about everything from concrete finishing, cabinet design, finish drywall, making keys, repairing vinyl tile, assembling retirement shadow boxes and even building the clock for the DCSO Christmas Float!
He enjoys being a father, carpentry, time at the range, food and wine tasting events and traveling. He has two beautiful intelligent and confident daughters, Saniyah, age 9 and Zoe age 7. He also has 3 siblings: Joe Cobb, Renee Cobb and Mary Thomas, who won Ambassador of the Year for the DCSO in 2011.
Of this award he says, “I consider it an honor as well as a call to action, to have been chosen as the 2018 employee of the year. and I will do my best to maintain a level of integrity, quality and consistency that this title deserves.”
Cpl. Morris Craven was born in Birmingham Alabama and raised in Tampa Florida. He joined the Sheriff’s Office in 2004. As a Corporal in the Armed Services Division, his duties and responsibilities include moving inmates between DCSO facilities and the courthouse, as well as transporting inmates to and from hospital/medical appointments, as well as other counties across the entire state for court appointments in Nashville.
Last year, our Officer of the Year took time off to assist with Hurricane relief in Texas, using his boat to rescue and provide aid where needed. He did the same this year in North Carolina. He also saved two flags from the flood, and presented Sheriff Hall with one of the flags during this year’s Officer and Employee Breakfast.
