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Sheriff's Report: Looking back at 2022; Deputies of the Quarter
This interview was recorded Wednesday, Jan. 11, at the Henderson County Justice Center with Sheriff Botie Hillhouse and Michael V. Hannigan.
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This is the first podcast of 2023 for Sheriff Botie Hillhouse. We paused these interviews late last year because things had slowed down. But we're back and will post new podcasts every other week.
I. The Statistics (1:45)
Summary: There are currently 382 inmates in jail, with the average for the year at 385. There are 60 contract inmates.
Last Year: For 2022, the Sheriff's Office responded to 24,122 calls for service, made 2,018 arrests, and delivered 1,213 dogs or cats to shelters. Deputies closed out 12,070 cases in 2022.
Other Highlights: Henderson County established a new communication system and worked with the District Attorney's Office, HELP Center, County Attorney's Office, and other stakeholders to create the Crimes Against Children Task Force.
Quote: "When you think that we have six deputies on the street at any one time, they are very, very busy," said Sheriff Hillhouse.
Extra: Listen to the interview starting at the 5:51 mark to learn more about the Crimes Against Children Task Force.
II. Cold Cases (11:00)
Summary: Last week, the Sheriff's Office received a tip in the Heather Cannon missing person case. Deputies searched a property outside Athens on Highway 175 in response to the tip. While the search did not turn up anything new, Sheriff Hillhouse said his office continues to follow up on cold cases.
Quote: "Anytime we get the information, we're going to take that information and follow up on it as soon as we can," Sheriff Hillhouse said.
Extra: Listen to the interview starting at the 12:52 mark to learn how new technology impacts cold cases.
III. Deputies of the Quarter (16:09)
Summary: Sheriff Hillhouse recognized three outstanding employees as Deputy of the 4th Quarter of 2022. Deputy David Robertson was named Deputy of the Quarter. Communications Officer Lacee Meador was named Communications Officer of the quarter, and Detention Officer Nathaniel Patterson was named detention Officer of the quarter.
Extra: Make sure to listen to the interview starting at the 17:47 mark to hear how Detention Officer Nathaniel Patterson saved someone's life.
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, Jan. 11, at the Henderson County Justice Center with Sheriff Botie Hillhouse and Michael V. Hannigan.
==
This is the first podcast of 2023 for Sheriff Botie Hillhouse. We paused these interviews late last year because things had slowed down. But we're back and will post new podcasts every other week.
I. The Statistics (1:45)
Summary: There are currently 382 inmates in jail, with the average for the year at 385. There are 60 contract inmates.
Last Year: For 2022, the Sheriff's Office responded to 24,122 calls for service, made 2,018 arrests, and delivered 1,213 dogs or cats to shelters. Deputies closed out 12,070 cases in 2022.
Other Highlights: Henderson County established a new communication system and worked with the District Attorney's Office, HELP Center, County Attorney's Office, and other stakeholders to create the Crimes Against Children Task Force.
Quote: "When you think that we have six deputies on the street at any one time, they are very, very busy," said Sheriff Hillhouse.
Extra: Listen to the interview starting at the 5:51 mark to learn more about the Crimes Against Children Task Force.
II. Cold Cases (11:00)
Summary: Last week, the Sheriff's Office received a tip in the Heather Cannon missing person case. Deputies searched a property outside Athens on Highway 175 in response to the tip. While the search did not turn up anything new, Sheriff Hillhouse said his office continues to follow up on cold cases.
Quote: "Anytime we get the information, we're going to take that information and follow up on it as soon as we can," Sheriff Hillhouse said.
Extra: Listen to the interview starting at the 12:52 mark to learn how new technology impacts cold cases.
III. Deputies of the Quarter (16:09)
Summary: Sheriff Hillhouse recognized three outstanding employees as Deputy of the 4th Quarter of 2022. Deputy David Robertson was named Deputy of the Quarter. Communications Officer Lacee Meador was named Communications Officer of the quarter, and Detention Officer Nathaniel Patterson was named detention Officer of the quarter.
Extra: Make sure to listen to the interview starting at the 17:47 mark to hear how Detention Officer Nathaniel Patterson saved someone's life.
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