The Last Minute Toy Store event is underway! Day 1 saw the DCSO provide toys for Christmas for 2,049 children, a one-day record! Thanks to all who helped provide Christmas for area children in need. To learn more, visit www.lastminutetoystore.com
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LAST MINUTE TOY STORE OPENS THIS WEEK
Ticket distribution Wednesday; shopping Thursday, Friday, Saturday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nashville-Davidson County Sheriff Daron Hall announced Monday the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is, once again, partnering with the Last Minute Toy Store (LMTS) and ticket distribution will begin Wednesday. This service is provided for Davidson County residents who are not receiving assistance from any other charitable organization. According to Hall, it brings joy to families and volunteers alike.
“We are thrilled about our third year of partnership with the Last Minute Toy Store. In 2018, we provided toys, books, stocking stuffers, and other holiday items for more than 5,500 children who,
otherwise, would have had nothing on Christmas morning,” Hall said. “Anyone who came out last year to donate or volunteer can tell you what an impact the store can have on all involved. We saw parents coming out of the store after getting their shopping tickets in tears and it’s meaningful to our volunteers; knowing they are making a difference. The sheriff’s office is proud to be part
of this unique and meaningful event.”
Ticket distribution is scheduled for Wednesday 4 – 7 p.m. at the DCSO Service Center, 5117 Harding Place. Each ticket will have a date/time to return for shopping on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis, and the store is conveniently located on WeGo Public Transit route 52B. When returning for shopping participants
should provide the following:
• Photo identification;
• Proof of Davidson County residency (utility bill, rent receipt, etc.);
• Official documentation showing name and date of birth for each child (birth certificate,
government assistance card or letter, shot record, etc.);
• Proof of income (pay stub, unemployment/government assistance/separation from work documentation,
etc.).
LMTS President Dale Robble, who has helped coordinate the LMTS effort for years said, “In 2017, we began this new partnership and had no idea it would be such an overwhelming success. It exceeded our expectations and we feel truly blessed to continue working with the sheriff’s office to, literally, provide Christmas for thousands of children,” Robble said. “As successful as we were
last year, that can’t continue without the support of our community. I hope you will take time this week to drop off a donation or go to our website to donate through Amazon and help a child in
need.”
Toys and $20 gift cards for teens are being accepted at the DCSO Service Center 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. until Wednesday, December 18. Donations may also be dropped at the DCSO administration
building downtown, 506 Second Avenue North, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
“It is the season of giving and helping those who are less fortunate.” Hall said. If you are looking for a charitable organization to assist this holiday season, I hope you will make it the
Last Minute Toy Store. Many families won’t have gifts for their kids without your generosity.” Hall added.
If you need more information, please visit www.lastminutetoystore.com.
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MEDIA ADVISORY
December 10, 2019
CONTACT: Karla West
The Last Minute Toy Store (LMTS), scheduled to distribute shopping tickets Wednesday, December 18, will get a few extra Santa helpers Friday. Approximately 40 soldiers from the 101st Airborne
Division will assist Davidson County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) personnel and other volunteers sort toys, set-up shelving, and decorate the toy store.
WHO? DCSO employees, LMTS volunteers, and 101st Airborne Division soldiers
WHAT? Preparing the LMTS for the big shopping rush next week (over 5,000 kids helped in 2018)
WHEN? Friday, December 13, 8 a.m.
WHERE? DCSO Service Center, 5117 Harding Place
In addition, toy donations and $20 gift cards for teens will be accepted at this location beginning Saturday, December 14, through December 18, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. For more information on how to get tickets, volunteering, or donating go to www.lastminutetoystore.com.
Editor’s Note: More information to come next week regarding the mentioned ticket distribution and shopping days, December 19 – 21.
Officers, staff, and families took part in the 66th Annual Nashville Christmas Parade. THANK YOU Nashville for another great year and we wish you all a happy holiday season!
Earlier we held our monthly meeting honoring our Officer and Employee of the Month winners. Congratulations to Warrant Officer Danny Newman (31 years) and from DCSO Programs, Education Coordinator Rebecca Young (4 years). Kudos to these two for their dedication and hard work. Also honored were Warrant Officers Rodney Kelly and DeQuan Adams, who both received our Outstanding Service Ribbon! Their work while serving civil process leads the confiscation of $38,000, 5.25 ounces pure cocaine, and 21 grams marijuana. (Officer Adams not pictured)
Congratulations to Cadet Class 409-19 on their graduation from the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Training Academy! Family, friends, and coworkers were in attendance to celebrate their achievements throughout the academy and to witness the swearing-in of the 24 officers by Sheriff Daron Hall.
Always a great event and we’re proud to have been a part in honoring our veterans at the Nashville Veterans Day 2019 Parade! Thank You Veterans!
We recently held our monthly meeting honoring our Officer and Employee of the month winners. Congratulations to MCC Corporal David Smith (6.25 years) and from Employee Services Benjamin Everly (6 years). Both were nominated by their peers for their work ethic and their ability to go above and beyond what is expected.
Sheriff Hall also awarded our Special Achievement Ribbon to four officers this month! Warrant Officers Barker and Lillard, and from Armed Services Corporal Cates and Lt. Hampton, received this recognition for their quick and timely actions that are credited to saving the lives of two individuals.
A look back at the first Sheriff’s Citizens Academy, held in the fall of 2019.
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DAVIDSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ENDS ICE HOUSING CONTRACT
Effective December 1, DCSO will no longer house ICE detainees
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nashville-Davidson County Sheriff Daron Hall announced today effective December 1, the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) will no longer contract to house Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees. This move comes after meeting with local advocacy groups, Mayor John Cooper, Metropolitan Council members, and internal stakeholders.
“The continued confusion and hyper-political nature of this issue has become a distraction from sheriff’s office priorities,” Hall said. “The number of individuals detained as a result of this contract is less than one percent of overall jail bookings; however, I spend an inordinate amount of my time debating its validity.”
Since 1996, Metro government, not the DCSO, has received revenue from a council-approved contract to house various federal detainees including ICE. The sheriff’s office is currently in negotiations with the United States Marshal Service (USMS) to remove ICE from that contract. The DCSO, under a renewed council-approved agreement, will continue to house individuals who are in USMS custody.
“Over the past 15 years, I challenge you to find a sheriff’s office whose immigration-related policies have been more responsible,” Hall said. “Taking into consideration our important public safety role and our goal of being community-minded, we have always worked to see our policies evolve accordingly. This approach hasn’t always been popular, but responsible. We will now move forward, continuing to focus on significant issues such as decriminalization of mental illness and criminal justice reform.”
Hall says, DCSO’s future ICE interaction will be limited to that which is required by state law.
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