The Clay County Sheriff’s Department has received a waiver to pay for specialized training. Chief Deputy Rick Lisi said this opportunity is huge for operations in a department with limited financial resources. Lisi said officers and investigators can receive specialized training for things like handling drug labs or child abuse investigations. “Every and any training I can send my people ... Read More »
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Overton Exploring Grants For Drug Enforcement, Deputy Safety
The Overton County Sheriff’s Department is applying for six grants to help with community and deputy safety. Sheriff John Garrett said he hopes to add five to seven bulletproof vests. In addition, the grants would provide extra funding for drug enforcement operations. Garrett said the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Grant allows the county to call in extra resources when ... Read More »