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Sheriff's Report: Communications system online; visitation shutdown
This interview was recorded Wednesday, Aug. 11, at the Henderson County Justice Center.
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I. Stats (:49)
There are 428 inmates currently in the Jail with 107 of those being out-of-county contract inmates.
II. Radios Online (1:21)
The new communications system is up and running with deputies using handheld radios. The equipment for patrol cars still needs to be installed.
"The portable radios are better than the system we were working on," Sheriff Hillhouse said. "It's working great. We're all excited, you can actually hear."
Sheriff Hillhouse gave a demonstration of the new radios during the podcast.
"It's like they're sitting in the room with you," he said.
III. Visitation Shutdown (7:07)
Visitation in the Jail has been suspended for 30 days because of a COVID outbreak within the inmate population.
"We've been struggling there for a few weeks," Sheriff Hillhouse said.
The Sheriff said the situation is getting better, but nearly 25 percent of the inmate population is still on quarantine for infection or first-hand contact. In addition, there are 15 employees of the Sheriff's Office infected or with first-hand contact.
IV. Academies (10:58)
Students of the Jail Academy conducted by the Sheriff's Office graduated last week. This week, it was students sponsored by the Sheriff's Office who graduated from the Police Academy.
"I'm excited to help these young officers further their career," Sheriff Hillhouse said.
The two graduations highlight the process outlined by the Sheriff in a recent podcast.
Those starting out in law enforcement can work under a temporary jailer's license for a year. During that year, the Sheriff's Office will send you to school to get a permanent jailer's license. If you want to become a peace officer, there are opportunities for the Sheriff's Office to send jailers through the police academy.
If you are interested, visit the Sheriff's Office to pick up an application or call the office at 903-675-5128 to get an application emailed to you.
V. Cops and Kids Picnic
The Cops and Kids Picnic will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, at Faith Fellowship Church. There will be hot dogs and drinks, door prizes, and the Sheriff's Office will be there with patrol cars, K-9 units, and the armored vehicle.
"It is going to be a lot of fun," said Sheriff Hillhouse. "I always enjoy doing events like this."
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hendersoncountytexas.substack.com
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By Henderson County, TexasThis interview was recorded Wednesday, Aug. 11, at the Henderson County Justice Center.
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I. Stats (:49)
There are 428 inmates currently in the Jail with 107 of those being out-of-county contract inmates.
II. Radios Online (1:21)
The new communications system is up and running with deputies using handheld radios. The equipment for patrol cars still needs to be installed.
"The portable radios are better than the system we were working on," Sheriff Hillhouse said. "It's working great. We're all excited, you can actually hear."
Sheriff Hillhouse gave a demonstration of the new radios during the podcast.
"It's like they're sitting in the room with you," he said.
III. Visitation Shutdown (7:07)
Visitation in the Jail has been suspended for 30 days because of a COVID outbreak within the inmate population.
"We've been struggling there for a few weeks," Sheriff Hillhouse said.
The Sheriff said the situation is getting better, but nearly 25 percent of the inmate population is still on quarantine for infection or first-hand contact. In addition, there are 15 employees of the Sheriff's Office infected or with first-hand contact.
IV. Academies (10:58)
Students of the Jail Academy conducted by the Sheriff's Office graduated last week. This week, it was students sponsored by the Sheriff's Office who graduated from the Police Academy.
"I'm excited to help these young officers further their career," Sheriff Hillhouse said.
The two graduations highlight the process outlined by the Sheriff in a recent podcast.
Those starting out in law enforcement can work under a temporary jailer's license for a year. During that year, the Sheriff's Office will send you to school to get a permanent jailer's license. If you want to become a peace officer, there are opportunities for the Sheriff's Office to send jailers through the police academy.
If you are interested, visit the Sheriff's Office to pick up an application or call the office at 903-675-5128 to get an application emailed to you.
V. Cops and Kids Picnic
The Cops and Kids Picnic will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, at Faith Fellowship Church. There will be hot dogs and drinks, door prizes, and the Sheriff's Office will be there with patrol cars, K-9 units, and the armored vehicle.
"It is going to be a lot of fun," said Sheriff Hillhouse. "I always enjoy doing events like this."
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hendersoncountytexas.substack.com