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This interview was recorded Wednesday, July 13, at the Henderson County Justice Center with Sheriff Botie Hillhouse and Michael V. Hannigan.
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This week, Sheriff Botie Hillhouse talks about the law enforcement labor shortage and the opportunities at the Henderson County Sheriff's Office. He also congratulates the Deputies of the Quarter and the new deputies who were sworn in last week.
I. Statistics (:54)
Summary: There are currently 449 inmates in the jail with 85 of those being contract inmates. The average for the year is 443.
II. Deputies of the Quarter (4:42)
Summary: Wednesday, Sheriff Hillhouse presented the Deputy of the Quarter awards. Communications Officer Sarah Kidd was awarded Communications Officer of the 2nd quarter. Detention Officer Madyson Daille was awarded Detention Officer of the quarter. Deputy Meagan Hogan was awarded Deputy of the quarter
III. Swearing in New Deputies (8:18)
Summary: Sheriff Hillhouse swore in four detention officers as deputies last week after they graduated from the Police Academy and passed their State exam.
Quote: "It is nice to have a pool of detention officers who do want to go farther in the career," Sheriff Hillhouse said.
IV. Sheriff's Office Career Path (10:20)
Summary: The Sheriff's Office offers a path for those looking for a career in law enforcement. An individual can join the Sheriff's Office as a detention officer and go to work immediately. The Sheriff will help them get their jailer's license and then, if the individual wants, help them get their peace officer's license.
Remember: For more information on joining the Sheriff's Office, call 903-675-5128.
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