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SHERIFFS OFFICE
CORRECTIONS
DIVISION
2016
YEAR END REPORT
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Prepared By: Denise Benton
DEPUTY CHIEF JOE FOWLER CAPTAIN JOHN SWOPE CAPTAIN GENE COPPINGER
The Hamilton County Corrections Division consists of 5 Sub-divisions; Jail Operations, Security
Operations, Sentence Management, Policy compliance and Support Services.
The Corrections Division is comprised of 152 officers and civilian employees (including:
Pre-service officers, part-time employees and corrections officers who are assigned to
other divisions within the Sheriffs Office).
Deputy Chief 1
Captain Corrections 2
Corrections Officers 127 3
Chaplain 1
Corr. Counselor 1
Court Liaison 5
Secretary 1
Records Supervisor 1
Records Clerk 5 2
Finance Assistant 1
Food Supervisor 1
Special Assignments 1
Pre-service Training 0
Total(s) 131 0 3 16 2
Total # Assigned Personnel: 152
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Medical/FMLA: 12
Restrictive Duty: 8
OJI: 2
Suspended: 6
JAIL OPERATIONS:
The jail officers and staff personnel insure the safety, security and well-being of a 505 bed jail.
Booking and releases of inmates, inmate transports and outside court transports are also handled
by this area.
The Hamilton County Maintenance Department makes a constant effort to repair both plumbing
and electrical issues that arise.
JAIL OPERATIONS:
* Pen Runs: 202 Inmates (to Morgan County and/or West Tennessee State Penitentiary)
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Number of Officers used to transport HC inmates TOTAL 65
Number of FEDERAL Inmates transferred out TOTAL 74
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2015 SENTENCE MANAGEMENT
We have received reimbursements/billing from the State of Tennessee, Federal Government and
Social Security for housing inmate in the Corrections Facility for this year.
The Sentence Management division has transferred 2,765 misdemeanants and pre-trial inmates
to CCA Silverdale for this calendar year. Also, there have been 202 inmates transferred to either
Morgan County or West Tennessee State Penitentiary, and there have been a total of 74
Federal inmates transferred out of the Hamilton County Jail.
Billing:
CoreCivic 6,017
TDOC 261
CADAS 48
Federal - 169
Community Corrections 204
Other releases 796
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Total Average files processed 19,713
Number of records/files that have been sent to Archiving 20,100
o Working on 2013 files to go to Microfilm Department at the West Annex.
FINGERPRINTS:
2016 brought about some changes for Sentence Management. 2017 will bring even more
changes with some personnel changes and workload distribution. Several areas have
moved forward, but there are several areas that still need work. Cross training will begin
so everyone will have at least one back up in their position.
2016 saw new assignments added to Sentence Management. Along with streamlining the
Video Visitation process and add the Video Classification process to the list of function
for this department. Video Classification has made the Classification process much easier
and safer for the employees. Changes have been made in personnel performing
Classifications and improved the flow of paperwork.
In 2017 Sentence Management will continue to work with the courts on case resolutions.
There have been changes made to the personnel handling the municipalities providing
better communication with the courts and each other in order to accomplish set goals.
ACCREDITATION COMPLIANCE
Cpl. Tracey Case, CJM, CCM, CCHP
The Hamilton County Jails Accreditation and Compliance Division was created to pursue the
accreditation process established by the American Correctional Association (ACA) and the
National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) along with maintaining the jails
compliance and certification with Tennessee Corrections Institute (TCI) standards and
departmental policies and procedures. Achieving accreditation through the Commission of
Accredited Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), the American Correctional Association
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(ACA), and the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) will award the
department the prestigious title of being a Triple Crown agency.
The National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) grew from of a program
created at the American Medical Association in the 1970s and is dedicated to improving the
quality of correctional health services and helping correctional facilities provide
effective and efficient care. NCCHC accreditation provides an independent,
professional assessment of compliance with 67 health care related standards. It
has proven to be an effective tool in achieving and maintaining peak
organizational performance.
Since the creation of the jails Accreditation and Compliance Division, we have reviewed and
approved 178 corrections division policies and required them to be read by all departmental staff.
A total of 188 Safety Data Sheets (SDS) have been transferred into electronic documents and
placed into the departments Policy Tech computer system to be readily available to all
employees. The jails inmate handbook is revised annually and placed into circulation within the
inmate population and is also available in an electronic format through Policy Tech. English and
Spanish versions are maintained and available to inmates housed inside the facility.
The Accreditation and Compliance Division is currently working to build all ACA standard files
to be audited by a team of ACA auditors for our upcoming accreditation audit scheduled in June
2017, and all NCCHC standard files to be audited by a team of medical professionals chosen by
the NCCHC accreditation specialists in early 2018. Maintaining compliance with ACA, NCCHC,
and TCI standards also requires continuous review of all jail policies and post orders, and all
Corrections personnel adhering to best practices.
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Safety Data Sheets
Post Orders
0 10 20 30
40 50
60 70 80
90 100
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These designations are an indication of demonstrated professionalism involving such activities as
managing/communicating with both staff and offenders, maintaining a healthful/safe/sanitary
environment, maintaining control over hazardous equipment/tools, supervising human resources,
enhancing an agencys internal environment, and developing/maintaining expertise in the
corrections field by participating in correctional training.
The Hamilton County Jail currently has 29 Corrections Professionals with a total of 32
professional certifications.
The Hamilton County Sheriffs Office congratulates the following Corrections Professionals on
their achievements:
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Deputy Brian Ingram, CCO (Certified Corrections Officer)
Deputy Jason Kibble, CCO (Certified Corrections Officer)
Deputy Dustin Robertson, CCO (Certified Corrections Officer)
Deputy Jodi Terry, CCO (Certified Corrections Officer)
Deputy Gregory Turner, CCO (Certified Corrections Officer)
Deputy Lee Gray, CCO (Certified Corrections Officer)
Deputy Jeremy Lawson, CCO (Certified Corrections Officer)
Deputy Cory Mullins, CCO (Certified Corrections Officer)
Deputy Jeremy Poteet, CCO (Certified Corrections Officer)
Deputy Daniel Rowell, CCO (Certified Corrections Officer)
2016 Programs:
Active Volunteers 95
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IEP Juvenile SPED
Jumah
Juvenile Inner Circle
Living Well by Faith
New Believers
Pneuma
Post Emmaus Walk
Seventh Day Adventist Worship Service
Stephans Table
Sunday AM Worship Service
Sunday PM Worship Service 2/4 Floor
Sunday PM Worship Service 5/6 Floor
Sunday PM Worship Service 3 West
Wednesday PM Worship Service
Correspondence Courses - 6
Weekly Programs 16
Bi-weekly Programs 9
Correspondence Courses 6
TOTAL 31
Support Services is comprised of seven (7) different work assignments and areas. It forms the
infrastructure of the Hamilton County Jail and works in the background. The duty assignments
are: Quartermaster, Supply, Laundry, Commissary, Kitchen, Medical Clinic and Maintenance.
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Laundry 2nd shift Officer Jerry Smith #1842
Quartermaster is composed of two sub sections. One section orders needed medical supplies
required for the First Aid boxes distributed throughout the Jail and all medical/dental supplies
used by the Jails dentist. The other sub section orders all shift cleaning equipment and supplies,
inmates jail issued items, inmates sanitary products, kitchen non-food items , chemicals,
laundry supplies, all items needed for operations of the Jail from inmates clothing and bedding,
office supplies, forms, specialty items to toilet paper. The Quartermaster is also a liaison
between the Corrections Division and any supply vendors. They work closely with the Sheriffs
Office purchasing and finance division.
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Inmate cell showers/drains disinfected Twice weekly.
Disinfectant sent for inmates use inside the cell Twice weekly.
Disinfectant sent to floor officer for general floor use Three times daily.
Supply Operations:
Supply is responsible for issuing all of the needed cleaning materials and supply materials inside the Jail.
They handle a number of requests for clothing items and personal property items for the current inmates
housed in the Jail. Supply is responsible for dressing out any inmates being housed in upstairs or being
transported to appointments, outside courts, the workhouse; or being transferred to TDOC, USMS, BICE
and other agencies as well as being released from custody per orders from the courts. They are
responsible for scanning mattresses for contraband and sanitizing the mattresses used in the Jail. They
handle the releasing of personal property to family members and the acceptance of Televisions brought
into the Jail.
Inmate damaged property includes 278 mattresses, 207 uniforms and 3,116 jail shoes.
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Laundry Operations:
The Jail laundry operates on two shifts five days a week. Each inmate is offered laundry service twice a
week in order to comply with the mandate from The Tennessee Corrections Institute. The laundry is
bagged, washed, dried and return to the inmates on the same day, providing a timely and hygienic
cleaning of their jail issued clothing. The laundry also does bulk loads of laundry to keep the supply
operations supplied with clean clothing and bedding materials for issuance to new inmates arriving at the
Jail.
Commissary Operations:
The Jail operates an inmate commissary system through Blind Vendors Commissary, which allows the
inmates housed in the Jail an opportunity to purchase writing materials, food snack type items and
hygiene items from a jail selected vendor. Inmates classed as indigent are afforded the privilege to
order limited writing and hygiene items at the Jails expense. Our commissary operations meet all
requirements mandated by the Tennessee Corrections Institute.
The internally operated kitchen is staffed by officers who oversee several inmate workers in the
preparation and sending of meals to the inmates housed inside the Jail. All meals are made in-
house and meet all Federal, State, medical and local mandates for a nourishing meal. The
kitchen complies with all state and federal mandates for safe, clean and sanitary operation. The
kitchen operates seven days a week all year. It supplies three fresh meals a day to every inmate
housed inside the Jail consisting of two hot meals and one cold meal. Any special medical or
religious diet meals are also prepared and sent to any inmate requiring them.
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Maintenance Operations:
The Jail is maintained by a maintenance officer and the Hamilton County Building Maintenance
Staff. They are responsible for all items needing repairs to the building and inside the Jail areas.
Security is always a concern while conducting maintenance operations around inmates and in
secure areas of the Jail. The maintenance officer and building staff operate on a normal 40 hour
shift but are on call 24/7 for any emergencies. They are expertise and licensed to conduct all
repairs that may be needed. The maintenance staff conducts an inspection of the living and
secured areas of the Jail to locate and fix any maintenance issues. This provides for a safe, clean
and hygienic operation of the Jail and inmate living areas.
Support Services has a security officer working in the Jails Medical Clinic. The officer provides
both control of and security to the medical staff in the performance of the daily duties. This
officer checks all inmates coming to the clinic for medical services to assure no incompatible
problems exist. The officer is also responsibility for the tracking of items used by the medical
staff (i.e. sharps). The officer assures the First Aid boxes distributed throughout the jail are
stocked and have any necessary supplies. The medical staff which is under contract to the Jail is
responsible for overseeing any and all medical needs of the inmates entering or housed in the
Jail. The staff both treats any sick or injured inmates and provides any medication needed by that
inmate to assure their health and wellbeing while in custody of the Sheriffs Office. They also
conduct all physicals as mandated by the Tennessee Corrections Institute on inmates housed
inside the Jail. The clinic also provides a limited dental service and mental health service for
inmates needing treatment. The clinic is operated 24/7 and is available for any medical
emergencies in the Jail.
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Inmate sick call 2,011
Inmates surgeries 2
SECURITY OPERATIONS:
The Security Operations Section has the responsibility of overseeing daily operational security
and safety for the Hamilton County Jail. This section is responsible for overall facility security
operations, physical plant security, emergency plans, fire and life safety, security vulnerability
assessments, coordinates all safety and security inspections of the facility and follow up on
needed repairs and/or corrections, responsible for facility key and lock control, security
equipment inventory, communications equipment, kitchen took inventory and equipment, and
vehicle maintenance and upkeep; Security Threat Group (STG) task force, visitation, inmates
workforce, recreation programs, disciplinary process, special management unit including [high
risk, administrative, disciplinary, pre-hearing disciplinary, protective custody, special needs
inmates], kitchen tool inventory and equipment, contraband reduction program, inmate transports
[both inside and outside the facility], movement of inmates with the facility to medical,
programs, arraignment, court assigned housing areas pending and after classification, conducts
educational tours, and actively involved with both In-service and Pre-service training programs.
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THE SECURITY OPERATIONS SECTION CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING
POSITIONS:
Contraband Control:
Contraband is any item that is not purchased through the commissary, issued by jail personnel, or
included on the authorized inventory list. It also includes any items in excess of authorized
amounts, or items modified for the purposes other than those of their original intent. Inmates in
possession of this type of contraband will be subject to disciplinary action. The introduction or
the possession of contraband into the facility (Tobacco, Drugs, Weapons, etc) is a serious
offense which will result in disciplinary action and/or criminal prosecution.
Critical Incidents:
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Segregation / Movement:
Segregation refers to any time an inmate is housed in a separate cell due to his special
circumstances. These circumstances could be that he is a high risk inmate, has certain medical
needs, etc... The segregation officer is there to make sure that these inmates are separated
according to their classifications. Segregation officers basic daily duties include; but are not
limited to the following:
1 PROTECTIVE CUSTODY - a form of separation from the general population for inmates
requesting or requiring protection from other inmates for reasons of safety and wellbeing.
Inmates housed in Protective Custody / Pending Protective Custody from 195
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Inmates housed with Special Needs 1,473
6 HIGH RISK INMATES inmates who present an extreme security threat to facility operations,
staff, other inmates, volunteers, or the community. Inmates whose continued presence in the
general population poses a serious threat to life, property, self, staff, other inmates; or to the
security, order and discipline of the facility to include escape or attempted escape.
High Risk inmates in custody 634
Recreation is run 5 days a week with 1st shift and 2nd shift overlapping in order to run
high risk/high profile inmates as well as maximum custody and medium close inmates,
with these groups. Two (2) officers must be present at all times for officer(s) safety
concerns. There are two (2) recreations positions posted. During this time the 2nd shift
position is vacant.
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advisement that he has been written up on disciplinary charges while he awaits his disciplinary
hearing. The disciplinary comes down and is reviewed by the disciplinary officer, a disciplinary
packet is put together and within seven (7) working days the disciplinary officer will go up and
have the inmates disciplinary hearing.
Conducts emergency operation drills, scheduling facility safety inspections with appropriate
agency, (i.e.; fire safety inspection, fire alarm and sprinkler system inspection, emergency
generator test and maintenance, fuel tank certification and industrial safety inspections.
Coordinate and conduct emergency drills such as fire and power failure scenarios etc) on a
regular basis.
Drills conducted:
1st shift fire drill 1/30, 2/26, 3/18, 4/12 5/25, 7/16, 8/16, 9/17, 10/25, 11/29, 12/24
2nd shift fire drill 2/24, 3/17, 4/13, 5/24, 7/15, 8/15, 9/17, 10/24, 11/23, 12/24
3rd shift fire drill 2/01, 2/26, 3/17, 4/13, 5/25, 7/16, 8/16, 9/18, 10/25, 11/29, 12/24
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Certification Inspections:
The Hamilton County Sheriffs Office Security Division continues to track gang members that
have entered the facility. Listed are the known validated gang members we are aware of
currently in custody.
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BLOODS 16 32 29
2
CRIPS 25 34 42
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LATIN
3
HISPANICS 10 0 1
4 GANGSTER
DISCIPLES 4 36 29
5
VICE LORDS 6 8 9
WHITE
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SUPREMACIST 13 17 17
7 MOTORCYCLE
GROUPS 4 1 1
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ASIAN GANGS 1 0 0
9 SOVERIGN 1 1 0
CITIZENS
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0 HYBRIDS 8 4 4
TOTALS 88 133 132
We oversee the Jail video monitoring system which presently consists of 144 cameras. This
footage is recorded for monitoring and are frequently asked to download and burn these files
onto CD/DVD for various agencies such as Hamilton County Sheriffs Office, Chattanooga
Police Department, Red Bank Police Department, East Ridge Police Department, Chattanooga
Housing Authority, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and
Explosives, Soddy Daisy Police Department, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and Hamilton
County D.A.s Office. Such time in pulling and performing inquires does take time in preparing.
There were approximately 200 hours invested researching and making sure that
every call is what the agency or department needs.
SECURUS Technology is the provider for the inmate phone system. All outgoing inmate
phone calls are recorded for monitoring and are frequently asked to download and burn these
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calls onto CD/DVD for various agencies such as Hamilton County Sheriffs Office, Chattanooga
Police Department, Red Bank Police Department, East Ridge Police Department, Chattanooga
Housing Authority, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and
Explosives, Soddy Daisy Police Department, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and Hamilton
County D.A.s Office. Such time in pulling and performing inquires does take time in preparing.
There were approximately 221.5 hours spent pulling request, researching complaints,
both internal and external.
Over 84 requests to pull phone calls this month from subpoenas, informal inquiries, as
well as pulling calls for other agencies in order to assist them in their investigations.
There were approximately 38 hours spent on phone maintenance.
SECURUS Technology is the provider for the video visitation system. All visits through the
system are recorded for monitoring. The security section often has to review some of the visits
for various reasons for the safety and security of the facility.
There were approximately 15 hours spent reviewing videos from the visitation system.
There were approximately 103 hours spent on video visitation maintenance.
TRAINING OPERATIONS:
The Training Division has the responsibility of overseeing all In-Service training for the facility
which includes Pre-Service training, Officer In-Service training, Supervisor In-Service training,
Support/Non-Facility Support Staff In-Service, Medical Orientation In-Service and Volunteer In-
Service training.
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(9) 11/22/2015 completed 240 hours
JANUARY:
On Monday and Tuesday, January 11-12, 2016 Chief Fowler attended a Tennessee
Leadership Roundtable Discussion with TCI and other Leaders in Memphis TN.
On Wednesday, January 13, 2016 Chief Fowler did training for In-Service on Ethics
On Thursday, January 14, 2016 Chief Fowler attended a meeting concerning the Erlanger
contract in the County Legal Office.
On Tuesday, January 19, 2016 Chief Fowler along with Sheriff Hammond and Chief
Branum presented Commendations to Officers Goforth, Fain II and Durham for saving the
life of an inmate who attempted to hang himself.
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On Friday January 22, 2016 thru January 27, 2016 Chief Fowler attended the ACA
Conference in New Orleans.
FEBRUARY:
On Wednesday and Thursday, February 3-4, 2016 Chief Fowler attended a Tennessee
Sheriffs Association Expo Conference in Franklin, Tennessee.
On Wednesday, February 3, 2016 Chief Fowler and Chief Branum met with Will Wall of
TCI while in attendance for the TSA Conference.
On Wednesday, February 10, 2016 Chief Fowler along with Sheriff Hammond and Chief
Branum met with CTAS (County Technical Assistance ) Reps.
On Wednesday, February 10, 2016 Chief Fowler conducted his monthly Lieutenants
meeting at 10:30 PM and then conducted a jail tour on 3rd Shift.
On Thursday, February 11, 2016 Chief Fowler along with Sheriff Hammond, Chief
Branum and Director Bennett met with Will Wall and other personnel from TCI
On Monday, February 15, 2016 Chief Fowler, Sheriff Hammond and Chief Branum
presented service awards to Lt. Jimmy Wildes 20 years service,
Sgt. Robert Harvey 15 years service, Civilian June Jordan 5 years service and
Civilian Jeanne Lowrey 5 years service.
On Wednesday, February 17, 2016 Chief Fowler, Lt. Wildes, Capt. Coppinger, Capt.
Swope, Sgt. Harvey, Carolyn Catchings and Jeanne Lowrey met with Jenneth Randall
from the County Auditing Office regarding the cost of housing an inmate on a daily basis.
On Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Chief Fowler, Sheriff Hammond and Chief Branum along
with many fellow officers, Officer Terry Hickey was presented a service award for 15
years service.
On Thursday, February 25, 2016 Chief Fowler welcomed the New Corrections Academy
#38.
MARCH:
On Wednesday, March 2, 2016 Chief Fowler along with Sheriff Hammond and Chief
Branum presented Commendations to Officers Gray, Lawson, Mullins, Poteet, Rowell,
and Ruefenacht for being Certified Corrections Officers and Lt. Terrell for being a
Certified Corrections Supervisor.
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On Monday, March 7 and 17, 2016, Chief Fowler taught Ethics for In-Service Training.
On Monday, March 7, 2016, Chief Fowler held his quarterly meeting with the Corrections
Sergeants and Corporals.
On Friday, March 11, 2016, Chief Fowler along with Capt. Coppinger, Lt. Minton, Keith
Smith and Ron Bernard held a telephonic conference with Terry Sims from SECURUS to
evaluate SECURUS account with us which included discussions on the following items:
Service History, Product Performance, Communications, Active projects, Training
Opportunities, Customer Satisfaction and Feedback and action items.
On Tuesday, March 15, 2016 Chief Fowler along with Sheriff Hammond, Chief Branum,
Capt. Coppinger and Capt. Swope conducted a jail tour with Commissioner Graham.
On Friday, March 18, 2016 Chief Fowler welcomed the 7 Emergency Hires.
On Wednesday, March 23, 2016 TCI conducted their annual inspection of the jail.
On Thursday, March 24, 2016, Chief Fowler along with Sheriff Hammond and Chief
Branum met with Will Wall from TCI.
On Tuesday, March 29, 2016 Chief Fowler along with Sheriff Hammond and Chief
Branum presented a Commendation to Sgt. George Jackson.
On Wednesday, March 30, 2016 Chief Fowler and Capt. Coppinger attended the
Hamilton County Community Corrections Advisory Board Meeting held at the West
Annex.
APRIL:
On Tuesday, April 5, 2016 Chief Fowler along with Sheriff Hammond, Chief Branum, and
Judge Starnes attended the graduation for the Corrections #38 Cadet Academy.
On Wednesday, April 6 thru Thursday April 7, Chief Fowler attended the TSA Conference
in Franklin, TN.
On Tuesday, April 12, Chief Fowler along with Capt. Coppinger and other Supervisors
attended an informal, casual dinner with Bill Jainnini from SECURUS at Buffalo Wild
Wings.
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On Wednesday, April 13, Chief Fowler conducted his monthly meeting with the
Lieutenants.
On Thursday April 14, Chief Fowler, Sheriff Hammond & Chief Branum presented
Recommendations for Commendations to Officers Felix Rosario and Charles Wright for
saving the life of an inmate who tried to hang himself.
On Wednesday, April 20, Chief Fowler along with Sheriff Hammond and Chief Branum
presented Officer Steve Outlaw with the Officer of the Quarter- 1 st Quarter and Civilian
Denise Benton with Civilian of the Quarter 1st Quarter.
On Thursday, April 21, Chief Fowler attended the Pre-Site Visit for 2016 Re-Entry
Academy Meeting which was the first step in the process of strategic planning which will
lead to an action plan designed to implement enhanced re-entry efforts for justice involved
individuals with behavioral issues.
On Friday, April 22, Chief Fowler attended the CIT Graduation held at the West Sector
on Dayton Blvd. The Corrections Officers who graduated include: Jorge Araiza, Brendan
Beadle, Nicholas Crane and Lt. Jimmy Wildes.
MAY:
On Monday, May 2 through Saturday, May 7, 2016, the Hamilton County Corrections
Division celebrated National Corrections Week. There were several activities that took
place throughout the entire week including a Spaghetti Dinner and a Cook-out for the
Officers and Staff.
On Monday, May 2, Chief Fowler along with Sheriff Hammond and Chief Branum
attended a meeting with Erlanger Reps concerning the Erlanger Clinic at the Jail.
On Tuesday, May 3, Chief Fowler, Capt. Coppinger, Chaplain Waters and Officer Piper
attended the Chattanooga Prayer Breakfast at the Chattanooga Convention Center.
On Wednesday, May 4, Chief Fowler along with Mayor Coppinger, Sheriff Hammond,
Chief Branum and several members of the Jail staff were in attendance for the Mayoral
presentation of the Proclamation for National Corrections Officers Week.
On Wednesday, May 4, Chief Fowler along with Sheriff Hammond and Chief Branum
presented Service Awards to the following Officers and Staff: Cpl. Wesley Chambers, Cpl.
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Charles Lowery III, Officers James Clift, Steven Shell, Bryan Sowers, Derek Watkins,
Robert McConnell and Kitchen Supervisor- Jimmy Hughes.
On Friday, May 6, Chief Fowler along with Capt. Coppinger attended the Armed Forces
Luncheon at the Chattanooga Convention Center.
On Friday, May 6, Chief Fowler along with Capt. Coppinger, Matt Lea, Lt. Minton met
with Robert Winslow to discuss the making of a jail documentary.
On Monday, May 9, Chief Fowler attended a day-long meeting with the PFM group with
three (3) new jail builder vendors.
On Tuesday, May 10, Chief Fowler, Capt. Coppinger and Capt. Swope attended the 2016
Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony held at the Memorial located on Market Street.
On Tuesday, May 10, Chief Fowler along with Capt. Swope, Director Gorman met with
The Blind Vendors Reps, John Pirtle & Mike Smith
On Wednesday, May 11, Chief Fowler met with John Agan from County Maintenance
and Max Lowe concerning Maintenance issue in the Jail.
On Monday, May 16 Chief Fowler was interviewed by Robert Winslow for the
documentary he is doing on the Jail.
On Tuesday, May 31, Chief Fowler along with Chief Branum, Sheriff Hammond by
remote and many Officers and Staff attended the retirement party for Lt. Ron Evans.
On Tuesday, May 31, Chief Fowler along with Capt. Coppinger attended a meeting with
Vance Dean concerning Bonds, Bondsmen and the Jail.
JUNE:
On Wednesday, June 1, Chief Fowler attended the Corrections Project Meeting with TCI
in the Mayors Conference Room.
On Monday, June 6, Chief Fowler held his quarterly meeting with the Sgts and Cpls.
On Thursday, June 9, Chief Fowler along with Sheriff Hammond, Chief Branum and
Director Gorman met with Mayor Jim Coppinger in the Mayors Office
On Friday, June 10, Chief Fowler met with several representatives from the Mental Health
community regarding the Re-Entry Policy Academy Conference.
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On Monday, June 13, Chief Fowler flew to Washington, DC to attend a 2 day conference
in regards to the Re-Entry Policy Academy.
On Wednesday, June 22, Chief Fowler along with Sheriff Hammond and Chief Branum
presented Commendations to Sgt. Mike McGowan, Cpl. Wesley Chambers, Officers
Timothy Denton and Ashley Kramer for saving the life of a woman in the Booking area.
Cpl. Charles Lowery was commended for going above and beyond his duties for helping
out in Booking and Release when we were backlogged because of the Fingerprinting
system issues. Civilian Charlie Johnson detected the smell of natural gas and smoke and
alerted Central Control who then reported it to the Fire Dept. Although, the smoke and gas
smell was coming from an adjacent building, his quick actions would have prevented
many injuries or even death.
On Thursday, June 23, Chief Fowler attended a meeting regarding the Re-Entry Policy.
On Wednesday, June 29, Chief Fowler attended the Hamilton County Community
Corrections Advisory Board Meeting held at the West Annex.
JULY:
On Thursday, July 7, Chief Fowler along with Sheriff Hammond, Chief Branum attended
a meeting with a Drug Swipe Company.
On Thursday, July 7, Chief Fowler had lunch with Sheriff Hammond and Staff at Cadence
Coffee Shop.
On Friday, July 8, Chief Fowler along with Sheriff Hammond, Chief Branum, Jim Hart
and other representatives met to discuss the PFM Corrections Project.
On Wednesday, July 13, Chief Fowler, Capt. Coppinger, Capt. Swope, Director Gorman,
& Cpl. Case attended a meeting with Erlanger Reps to discuss Electronic Health Records
for the Jail.
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On Wednesday, July 13, Chief Fowler conducted his monthly meeting with the
Lieutenants.
On Thursday, July 21, Chief Fowler presented service awards to Ofc. Albert Pursley 15
years, Sgt. Robert Lackey 15 years, Ofc. Kristie Floyd 10 years, Ofc. Keith Boland
10 years, Cpl. Alvin Bonner 15 years, Ofc. Teresa Shirley 15 years.
On Monday, August 25 thru Wednesday, August 27, Chief Fowler along with Capt.
Coppinger and Cpl. Case attended the SSCA conference in Chattanooga.
AUGUST:
On Monday, August 1, 2016 Chief Fowler met with Bill Jannini of SECURUS to
introduce a new representative, Tom Winteer.
On Tuesday, August 2, 2016 Chief Fowler along with several officers and civilians
presented the Officer of the 2nd Quarter to Officer Jodi Terry.
On Thursday, August 4, 2016 Chief Fowler along with Capt. Coppinger, Capt. Swope
along with several others attended a conference call with Jeff Chaplain of Sisco
Corporation to discuss the Fast-Pass visitor management solution for Corrections.
On Wednesday, August 10, 2016 presented certificates to Ofc. Jerry Fain II for Certified
Corrections Officer and Sgt. Mike McGowan for Certified Corrections Supervisor
On Wednesday, August 10, 2016 presented Charlie Johnson with the Civilian of the 2 nd
Quarter award.
On Wednesday, August 10, 2016 Chief Fowler conducted his monthly with the
Lieutenants.
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On Friday, August 12, 2016 Chief Fowler presented Officer Jason Kibble with a
certificate for Certified Corrections Officer.
On Friday, August 12, 2016 Chief Fowler met with the Jail Re-Entry Group.
On Wednesday, August 17, 2016 Chief Fowler along with Capt. Swope, Capt. Coppinger,
Lt. Knight and Chaplain Waters met with Father David Carter, Deacon Tom McConnell
and Tim Dempsey to discuss Mass at the Jail.
On Friday, August 26, 2016 Chief Fowler attended a luncheon to introduce the Omni
Community Health Open House.
On Wednesday, August 31, 2016 Chief Fowler, Capt. Coppinger, Capt. Swope, Lt. Wildes
and Ron Bernard met to discuss the CJUS Medical Tab.
SEPTEMBER:
On Wednesday, Sept 7, 2016 Chief Fowler met with TCI in Nashville, TN for the Board
of Control Meeting.
On Thursday, Sept 8, 2016 Chief Fowler conducted his bi-weekly Health Services
Meeting.
On Monday Sept 12, 2016 Chief Fowler completed his fire-arms re-certification
On Wednesday, Sept 14, 2016 Chief Fowler conducted his monthly meeting with the
Lieutenants.
On Monday, Sept.19, 2016. Chief Fowler attended the Latino Leadership Awards
Program.
On Monday, Sept 19, 2016 Chief Fowler met with Ron Bernard and others to discuss
CJUS Sheriff Program
On Monday, Sept 19, 2016 Chief Fowler along with Chief Branum met with Tommy
Wiggonton concerning CON Transports.
On Tuesday, Sept 20, 2016 Chief Fowler along with Capt. Coppinger attending Due
Process Hearings concerning Officers Diaw and Hendrix.
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On Tuesday, Sept 20, 2016 Chief Fowler along with the Command Staff and Jail Staff
attended Cadet #39 Graduation.
On Wednesday, Sept 28, 2016 Chief Fowler along with many Supervisors attended the
Jail Liability Seminar in Dunlap, TN.
On Wednesday, Sept 28 and Thursday Sept 29, 2016 Chief Fowler along with the
Command Staff and HCSO Staff attended a Command Staff Retreat at Fall Creek Falls.
On Friday, Sept 30, 2016 Chief Fowler along with Capt. Coppinger met with Ruth
VanBergen and associates to discuss Behavioral Health Services.
OCTOBER:
On Thursday, October 6, 2016 Chief Fowler along with Director Gorman and Ron
Bernard met to discuss moving CJUS Expungements back to Sentence Management.
On Thursday, October 6, 2016 Chief Fowler along with Capt. Coppinger met with Mike
and Jan Smith from BVE to discuss new commissary items.
On Thursday October 6, 2016 Chief Fowler met with Capt. Coppinger and staff from
Security for their weekly Segregation Meeting.
On Monday, October 17, 2016 Chief Fowler along with Capt. Coppinger met with Sheriff
Hammond and Chief Branum to discuss the Contraband Interview that was scheduled for
Thursday, October 20, 2016.
On Monday, October 17, 2016 Chief Fowler gave an Introduction of Corrections to Cadet
Academy #40.
On Tuesday, October 18, 2016 Chief Fowler, Capt. Coppinger, Sgt. Lackey, Officer
Araiza and the Cadet Academy #40 attended the Aegis Foundation Luncheon held at the
Chattanooga Convention Center.
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On Tuesday, October 18, 2016 Chief Fowler along with Capt. Coppinger presented Susan
Dreaden with a 15 Years of Service Award.
On Wednesday, October 19, 2016 Chief Fowler attended the Re-Entry Initiative
Employment Technical Assistance Training Meeting.
On Thursday, October 20, 2016 Chief Fowler and Capt. Coppinger conducted a Jail
Contraband Interview.
On Thursday, October 20, 2016 Chief Fowler attended a Re-Entry Initiative Core Team
Meeting.
On Monday, October 24, 2016 Chief Fowler and Capt. Coppinger met with Corrections
IT to discuss IT projects for the jail.
On Wednesday, October 26, 2016 Chief Fowler attended the Executive Safety Committee
Meeting held at the McDaniel Building.
On Wednesday, October 26, 2016 Chief Fowler presented Letters of Appreciation and
Commendations to several Officers and Staff Members for their roles in saving the life of
an inmate who attempted suicide by hanging. Those receiving Letters and
Commendations were: Officers Qualls, Clift, Beadle, Doub, Shirley, Tillison, Ross, Sgt.
Jackson and Sgt. McGowan.
On Friday, October 28, 2016 CIT Graduation was held at the CPD Community Room.
The Corrections Division had 3 Officers who graduated. Those graduates were: Officer
Anthony Brown, Officer Greg Turner, and Officer Nicholas Boyd.
On Monday, October 31, 2016 Chief Fowler and Capt. Coppinger attended a meeting
with Eileen Rehberg concerning Re-Entry and the number of Mental Health Inmates at
Hamilton County Jail.
NOVEMBER:
On Thursday, November 3, 2016 Chief Fowler attended the Re-Entry Core Team Meeting
at Chicken Salad Chik.
On Thursday, November 3, 2016 Chief Fowler along with Sheriff Hammond and Chief
Branum attended the Correctional Facility Discussion Presentation with CoreCivic.
On Friday, November 4, 2016 Chief Fowler along with Sheriff Hammond and Chief
Branum attended the Correctional Facility Discussion Presentation with Geo Group.
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On Tuesday, November 8, 2016 Chief Fowler met with the Command Staff to discuss the
CoreCivic and Geo Group responses to questions asked during Presentation Meetings.
On Thursday, November 10, 2016 Chief Fowler, Capt. Coppinger and Chaplain Waters
met with a regional director to discuss vendor neutral tablets.
On Tuesday, November 15, 2016 Chief Fowler met with Warden Howard and toured the
Silverdale facilities.
On Tuesday, November 15, 2016 Chief Fowler, Capt. Coppinger, Ron Bernard and
Director Gorman met with Paul Cappiello from SECURUS for an introductory meeting.
On Friday, November 18, 2016 Chief Fowler attended a meeting with the Sheriff, Chief
Branum and former CCA employee Tommy Alsup.
On Monday, November 21, 2016 Chief Fowler along with Director Bennett attended a
meeting concerning Bonding.
On Tuesday, Chief Fowler presented the Employees of the Quarter for the 3 rd Quarter to
Civilian Jeff Williams and Officer Jerry Fain
On Tuesday, November 22, 2016 Cadet Class #40 graduated with 9 new Cadets.
DECEMBER:
On Thursday, December 1, 2016 Chief Fowler, Captains Coppinger and Swope and other
staff members met with the Chaplain and a representative from the State Adult Education
Program to discuss re-instating the GED program.
On Thursday, December 1, 2016 Chief Fowler met with his colleagues working on the re-
entry project
On Monday, December 5, 2016 Chief Fowler held a quarterly meeting with the Sergeants
and Corporals.
On Tuesday, December 6, 2016 Chief Fowler met with Janna Jahn, Eileen Rehberg,
Jeanne Lowrey to finalize data needed to describe the characteristics of the frequent user
population
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On Wednesday, December 7, 2016 Chief Fowler attended the Hamilton County Advisory
Board Meeting.
On Thursday, December 8th and 15th 2016 Chief Fowler attended his weekly Segregation
and Health Services meeting.
On Friday, December 9, 2016 Chief Fowler attended a quarterly Health Services Meeting
with several jail staff and Erlanger staff.
On Wednesday, December 14, 2016 Chief Fowler held a re-entry meeting with Anna-
Protano Biggs, Janna Jahn, Donna Maddox and Shawn Johnson.
On Wednesday, December 14, 2016 Chief Fowler attended a Retirement Party for Sgt.
Duane Hill and Court Officer Thomas Eustice.
On Wednesday, December 14, 2016 Chief Fowler attended a meeting with Janna Jahn
concerning the Mental Health Grant Initiative.
On Thursday, December 15, 2016 Chief Fowler met with Sheriff Hammond, Chief
Branum and members of the re-entry group concerning Re-entry and FUSE.
On Friday, December 16, 2016 Chief Fowler attended the annual Christmas Luncheon
held at the jail
On Monday, December 19, 2016 Chief Fowler along with Captain Coppinger participated
in a conference call with Terry Sims from SECURUS to go over the end of year account
review in areas such as service history, product performance, communications and
feedback.
On Monday, December 19, 2016 Chief Fowler presented Officer Tim Smith with a
Commendation and Sheriffs Challenge Coin.
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