On March 5, 2018, the Sheriff’s Office hosted a Mental Health Summit. Professionals from across the country came together to discuss one of the most urgent topics facing law enforcement today. Thanks to all who attended this summit.
Congratulations to Jennifer Lane and Bill Crunk, the DCSO Officer and Employee of the Month! Also honored during the meeting were DCSO Peer Supporters, as well as Chris Brown and Bruce Helms. Congratulations to our honorees.
The 15 officers of DCSO Cadet Class 101-18 were honored on Thursday February 22. Congratulations to our graduates!
Congratulations to our Officer/Employee of the Month: Correctional Sergeant Marcus Fielden (6.5 years) & from CDM Treatment Jonathan Hines (3 years)!
Kudos to our CDM Chief of Security Barry Kidd. He recently became the latest Davidson County Sheriff’s Office employee to earn the title of Certified Jail Manager by the American Jail Association.
Job well done Cpl. Vongsamphanh and Cpl. Baynham! Both earned our Special Achievement Ribbon for their actions when dealing with a verbally and physically abusive inmate during medical transport. Both corporals demonstrated the experience, foresight, and professionalism needed to keep this incident contained and limit injuries.
Finally, many of our active employees (32) who worked at the recently closed “Workhouse,” when it still had inmates, received a building keepsake.
Congratulations to our Officer/Employee of the Month: Correctional Officer James Underwood (7 years) & from Correctional Services Gary Cunning (19 years)!
Congratulations to Correctional Services Officer Blake Cantrell. Today he received our to Exemplary Service coin for being our foremost online advocate! He helps us spread the word about the great work done by our employees on a daily basis.
Also honored this month is Corporal Brian Eichstaedt. He is the latest officer to earn the title of Certified Jail Officer by the American Jail Association.
A great start to 2018 with hundreds of free rides given on New Year’s Eve! Thank you to all employee volunteers and the nearly 250 people that took advantage of our Sober Ride program.
The 2019 Music City Battle of the Badges put up record numbers, with DCSO’s finest leading the way, ALL THE WAY, with 399 pints donated! Nashville’s first responders donated a record 933 pints, and both Sheriff Hall and Chief Swann donated every pint of their agencies’ blood in tribute to MNPD Officer John Anderson.
Thanks to all who donated… together we saved 2,799 lives here in Davidson County!
The news conference for the upcoming Music City Battle of the Badges blood drive was held at our Sheriff’s North Complex. The smack talk this year was overshadowed by Steve Underwood, the Titans President and CEO, upping the ante and announcing that the winning team will receive 100 game tickets, his suite for a game with 6 tickets, AND the winning team will be the 12th Titan at an upcoming game!
Congratulations to our Officer of the Month, Warrant Officer Bryan McGee (27 years). Officer McGee was approached by a small child, approx. 2 years old, who appeared to be lost. Officer McGee picked up the child, notified Metro Police, and both units began combing through the neighborhood until they finally located the child’s home. Kudos Officer McGee!
Congratulations to our Employee of the Month, Case Manager Keyaiera Miller (7.5 years of service). Ms. Miller was nominated by her peers when she stopped to assist with an individual who she believed was contemplating suicide. Through conversation, she was right, and with two other good samaritans they were able talk the man down and wait with him until emergency response arrived.
On May 20, 2019 Nashville Public Television filmed a segment at the Correctional Development Center for their show the Volunteer Gardener. Co-host Troy B. Marden interviewed with Sheriff Hall about the positive impact of our horticulture/arboriculture programs for its participants and for Davidson County residents.
