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SHERIFF NEWS
A newsletter brought to you by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office
VOLUME 3, ISSUE 1
FEBRUARY 2021
From The Sheriff
Thank you to each and every employee of the Shelby County
Sheriff’s Office. It is your dedication to your profession that
makes me proud of our service to the citizens of Shelby
County. Thank you for all the sacrifices you made in 2020 and
I hope 2021 brings us all good health and prosperity.
Keep up the good work!
Sheriff Floyd Bonner, Jr.
DEPUTY CRYSTAL DAVIS NAMED
2020 THSO DUI DEPUTY OF THE YEAR
“Please help me congratulate Deputy Crystal Davis on her outstanding efforts for 2020,” said
Lt. Gracie Hatchett, commander over the SCSO DUI unit. “Deputy Davis has been chosen by
the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) as the 2020 DUI Deputy of the Year. This award
is a well-deserved honor and no one deserves it more than her. Her efforts, hard work, and
dedication to our Unit have paid off. Deputy Davis is well-appreciated. Her selfless service is
commendable. This award is in appreciation for all of your outstanding efforts to eliminate
impaired driving on our highways. Thank you, Deputy Davis, for all of your hard work and your
dedication to our division, to law enforcement, and to our community.” CLICK HERE
DEPUTY FERGUSON HONORED BY THE TOWN OF ARLINGTON
Congratulations to Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Garrett Ferguson, who received the
Arlington Deputy of the Year award on January 4 during the Arlington Town Meeting. Due to
COVID restrictions, attendance was limited so Sheriff Floyd Bonner, Jr. and Chief Deputy
Scott Wright offered their congratulations via Chief Inspector Derek Mills with SCSO Uniform
Patrol. Lieutenant Jason Valentine nominated Deputy Ferguson for the commendation chiefly
for his work in arresting an auto burglary suspect in the Town of Arlington. “There is no doubt
that the perseverance and dedication shown by Deputy Ferguson for over a year has allowed
the citizens of Arlington to sleep comfortable, knowing that when they park their vehicle for
the night, there is much greater chance that their belongings will still be in their vehicle in the
morning,” said Lt. Valentine. Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman (left) recognizes Deputy
Ferguson as the recipient of Arlington’s Officer of the Year award, along with Deputy
Ferguson’s family. CLICK HERE
DEPUTY THIELE RECEIVES KIWANIS CLUB HONOR
Congratulations to Deputy Sheriff Jordan Thiele, recipient of the Kiwanis Club of
Memphis Deputy Sheriff of the Year Award for 2020. On July 28, 2020, while
working in the Northern area of Shelby County, Deputy Thiele saw a man standing
over the railing and on the edge of a bridge. Deputy Thiele established a rapport
with this man and was able to convince him to not take his own life. The SCSO
also congratulates Lieutenant Haley, Detective Beaty, and Officer Williams for
receiving awards for their organizations. The awards ceremony was held
December 22 at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts. CLICK HERE
Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, www.shelby-sheriff.org
201 Poplar Ave., Suite 9-26
public-info@shelby-sheriff.org
(901) 222-5500 (office)
SHERIFF NEWS (PAGE 2)
A newsletter brought to you by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office
VOL. 3, ISSUE 1 FEBRUARY 2021
SCSO RECEIVES 1ST PLACE IN THSO
LAW ENFORCEMENT CHALLENGE
The Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) recognized 44 law
enforcement agencies January 11 during its 16th Annual Law Enforcement
Challenge. This year, 53 Law Enforcement Challenge applications were
submitted: 17 from West Tennessee, 14 from Middle Tennessee, 11 from
East Tennessee, 11 from the Cumberland Region, and one submission from
each of the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) districts. The Shelby County
Sheriff’s Office was awarded 1st Place in the “501 or More Officers Category,”
besting the Metro Nashville Police Department and the Memphis Police
Department. “The THSO is proud to recognize the hard work and dedication
of Tennessee law enforcement agencies this year,” said THSO Director
Buddy Lewis. “The COVID-19 pandemic presented unique obstacles we’ve never experienced before in traffic
enforcement. Despite this, our partners remained focused, diligent, and enthusiastic about saving lives across
Tennessee roadways. We appreciate all of our law enforcement partners and look forward to continuing our shared
mission toward zero deaths.” The honor was awarded through the efforts and hard work of SCSO Patrol Support
Services, according to Sgt. Richard Blair, SCSO Community Support Services and local THSO Network Coordinator,
who reports on our SCSO efforts in West Tennessee. These include drug recognition, distracted driving, safety
projects, drunk and impaired driving efforts with MADD, as well as compiling statistics on enforcement. For more
information, visit www.tntrafficsafety.org. CLICK HERE
WOMEN ABLAZE MINISTRIES, NATIVITY CHURCH BRING
CHEER TO JAIL EAST
While people everywhere have been faced with the impact of COVID-19, Women
Ablaze Ministries, Inc., an agency that has been an avid supporter of women after
release from Jail East, helped to make this holiday season special. Captain Kimberly
Lee and Program Manager Katrina Thompson greeted Mrs. Linda White, Founder and
Executive Director, and Shellie Teems, longtime Jail East volunteer, to receive the gifts
outside the Jail East Facility. Both organizations wanted to help make Christmas special
this year by contributing inspirational note cards, folders, writing paper, Christmas cards,
journals, and personal care items (lotions, shampoo, socks, etc.) to make this year's
Christmas one to remember since the women were not able to be with loved ones
during this season. Women Ablaze Ministries, Inc. works with the courts and SCSO to
rehabilitate the women and provide opportunities for life skills training. Housing,
cognitive behavioral therapy, substance abuse relapse prevention, pastoral care, and
other services are provided through community partnerships. Catholic Church of the Nativity in Bartlett volunteers
provide spiritual connections and services for the women. CLICK HERE
OPERATION SECRET SANTA GOES TO KIDS
SCSO conducted Operation Secret Santa on
December 19, traveling to 128 locations, delivering
116 baskets and making 12 Secret Santa gift drop-offs
for 42 kids. The day began at 9 am at the Volunteer
Services/Reserves headquarters on Dovecrest to load
the delivery vehicles. Due to COVID restrictions,
instead of the children coming to us, SCSO deputies
and volunteers delivered the gifts to their homes.
Multiple teams made deliveries to 12 residences
(Secret Santa locations) for 42 children who received
Christmas gifts from the Volunteer Services’ own
Secret Santa. When the vehicles turn onto the street,
they began a mini drive-by parade and then stopping
at the residence to unload the presents. This was a
very heartfelt experience and several individuals put in
a lot of work and money into this project. Also, the
SCSO Community Service volunteers delivered 116 food baskets to seniors throughout the county. Overall, we had
60 SCSO volunteers from Reserves, Emergency Services, and Community Services, deputies from Traffic, Motors,
and Uniform Patrol divisions, as well as assistance from Arlington Fire Department and Bartlett Police Department.
Great day and a lot of smiles. Also, special thanks to Redemption City Church for their efforts in supporting
Saturday’s event. Thanks also to the Memphis Muscle Car Club, which provided stockings filled with fruit and candy.
CLICK HERE
SHERIFF NEWS (PAGE 3)
A newsletter brought to you by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office
VOL. 3, ISSUE 1 FEBRUARY 2021
SCSO PARTICIPATES IN TOWN PARADES
On December 5, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office participated in two Christmas
parades – one in the Town of Arlington and the other in the City of Millington.
Marked vehicles were part of the Saturday morning Arlington parade down
Airline Road, including Patrol, Reserves, Emergency Services, and Community
Service volunteers. Up in Millington later in the day, the Christmas parade down
Navy Road included the SCSO float with McGruff the Crime Dog, Patrol
Vehicles, Motors, and the Pipe & Drums Corps. Thank you to these communities
for inviting the Sheriff’s Office to be a part of these celebrations. SCSO also
participated in the Lakeland parade the following Saturday. CLICK HERE
NEW PATROL AREAS FOR DE-ANNEXATION
SCSO took over patrol duties in two areas of Shelby County which were
de-annexed from the City of Memphis on Dec.ember 31 at 11:59:59 pm –
South Cordova/Rocky Point, in the eastern part of Shelby County, and
Southwind/Windyke, in the southeast corner of Shelby County. SCSO
deputies now regularly patrol these areas. This is the second de-
annexation in as many years as Eads, in the eastern part of Shelby
County, and River Bottoms, in the southwest corner of Memphis and
Shelby County, were de-annexed December 31, 2019. South Cordova/
Rocky Point is a 3.6 square mile area south of Walnut Grove and east of
Sanga, and north of Walnut Grove, east of Forest Hill-Irene, and
extending towards Houston Levee. The area has approximately 1,500
residents. Southwind/Windyke is a 1.1 square mile area comprising Southwind residences and the golf course, as
well as the area south of Winchester and east of Hacks Cross. The area has approximately 5,300 residents.
Tennessee district 9-1-1 office has updated the 9-1-1 system to include all physical addresses and cross streets that
will transition to unincorporated Shelby County. GPS locations have also been loaded; therefore, cell phones located
in these new areas will be properly routed to the Sheriff’s Office as well. A special thanks to the Shelby County
Commission for increasing our manpower by 25 positions to support these added responsibilities. CLICK HERE
SHERIFF LEADS THE WAY IN RECEIVING THE COVID-19
VACCINE
On December 28, the Shelby County Health Department began vaccinating first
responders and high-risk frontline health care workers at two drive-thru vaccine
locations in Shelby County. Sheriff Floyd Bonner, Jr., members of the SCSO
command staff, and other officials including Memphis Police Director Michael
Rallings were among the first in their organizations to receive the new COVID-19
vaccine. Continue to read updates for SCSO Human Resources Director Janice
Holmes about COVID-19 testing and vaccines. CLICK HERE
PALS FOOTBALL RECOGNIZED
Sheriff Floyd Bonner, Jr. presented the Shelby County Sheriff’s Cup to
the East Memphis Vikings 12 and under team at the MSPAL Super Bowl
Championship December 5 at Greenhill Stadium in Memphis. The
Sheriff’s & Police Activities League of Memphis and Shelby County
(Memphis Shelby PAL) is a non-profit youth mentoring organization
devoted to preventing crime, building character, and promoting success
for children 5-18. PAL is affiliated with the National Police Activities
League (NPAL) working in partnership with Shelby County Schools, the
City of Memphis, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, and the Memphis
Police Department. Memphis Shelby PAL helps develop positive attitudes
towards the law by bringing sports under the constructive influence of
dedicated law enforcement officers who serve as coaches, referees, and
mentors to nearly 7,000 local youths. “Thanks to the many opportunities
you have afforded us, Memphis Shelby PAL has had another successful year of football and cheer for our youth ages
5 to 12 of deterring youth crime through sports mentoring,” said Craig Littles, Executive Director. CLICK HERE
SHERIFF NEWS (PAGE 4)
A newsletter brought to you by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office
VOL. 3, ISSUE 1 FEBRUARY 2021
SCSO COUNSELOR LAURA BROWN OFFERS ASSISTANCE
Here is a “post-Holidays” message from Laura Brown, SCSO Mental Health
Therapist, reminding anyone to contact her should you need assistance. Her
contact information is: Laura Brown, LCSW, Mental Health Therapist, Shelby
County Sheriff's Office, 2400 Poplar Ave, Suite 525, Memphis, TN 38112 and
901-302-5729 (cell). CLICK HERE
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ADOPT-A-SCHOOL RECEIVES ANGEL TREE GIFTS
SCSO personnel participated in the annual Angel Tree Christmas gift give-
away December 15-16 at Vollentine Elementary, our adopted school. Due
to COVID-19 restrictions, a drive-thru took place this year for the students
to receive Angel Tree gifts, which were donated by SCSO employees.
Thank you to the SCSO Deputy Sheriff’s Association, as well as the Boll
Weevils for their tremendous partnership in donating gift cards for faculty,
parents, students, and SCSO law enforcement and corrections deputies.
CLICK HERE
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JAIL RECRUITS SERVE MEALS TO THE NEEDY
On November 25, SCSO Correctional Deputy Recruit Class #79 assisted
Union Grove Worship Center in North Memphis in giving back to the
community. They helped give out about 85 meals to the people in the North
Memphis area. Lieutenant Todd Connolly, Sergeant Mickey Williams, and
Class Counselor Officer Bebbie Taylor supervised the community service
with the Recruit class.
POLICY TIP AND REMINDER -- PROPER HAT ATTIRE
Hello SCSO Proud Professionals…do you know if you are wearing your
uniform hats correctly? For example, one hat can be worn BOTH outdoors
and indoors, with some exceptions. Another hat can be worn outdoors
only, but with a Jail Division exception. To help clarify this issue, here’s a
summary of what is required, as listed in the #110 Uniform Policy. The
class “A” hat can also be worn with the class “B” uniform.
Here are further details taken from our #110 Uniform Policy.
- The class “A” hat must be worn while attending visitations, funerals,
burials, or memorial services; during special events or occasions; and in public places frequented by large crowds
such as malls, parks, stadiums, parades, etc., or where officers are in extended view of large groups of people.
- The class “A” hat can be worn indoors, but must be removed when entering places of divine worship, attending
court, or seated on a board. There are also policy exceptions for the Color Guard, Honor Guard, and pall bearers.
- The class “A” hat should be worn while outdoors.
Cold Weather Hat – The only authorized cold weather hat is the black Blauer Model 160 B warm skull cap with
fleece, embroidered with forest green SCSO (not the earlier version with gold SCSO lettering) on the right front. This
hat is for outdoor use only and cannot be worn inside any building or vehicle. Refer to the policy for the Jail Division
exception.
Patrol officers are not required to wear hats or headgear during their normal performance of duty, in or out of a car,
other than when specifically directed in writing by the Sheriff or Chief Deputy.
Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, www.shelby-sheriff.org
201 Poplar Ave., Suite 9-26
public-info@shelby-sheriff.org
(901) 222-5500 (office)
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