Monthly Report for September 2016

Dear Citizens,

I would like to start by once again thanking the many individuals, schools and businesses throughout our community that have shown their support to law enforcement this month.
I was proud to participate along with other first responder leaders of the community in the Presentation of Colors and the singing of our National Anthem before the Corsicana Tigers vs the Lancaster Tigers game. I would like to thank the CISD for asking me to take part and for honoring first responders in our community.

We proudly recognize our NCSO Honor Guard Unit participating in the 9/11 15th Anniversary Ceremony at Corsicana Freedom Flag Plaza in Bunert Park. Once again we are so proud of these men and women. Not only do they take time to practice but they take their responsibility and position very seriously which is evident in their presentation. Representing the NCSO, respecting and honoring the colors they post with extreme pride when taking part in the many ceremonies around our county. Again, we thank you and appreciate the duty you perform.

Congratulations to our friend, Reserve Captain Lewis Palos on his retirement from law enforcement. Captain Palos has served as a law enforcement officer for over 50 years and all in Navarro County. He has served the last eight years as a Navarro county reserve deputy.

I wish you all the very best in your future endeavors and thank you for your service to our county. I'd like to also say congratulations to Reserve Lieutenant Jimmy Johnson on being promoted to Captain of our Reserve Division. Captain Johnson worked for the NCSO for many years before retiring as a Lieutenant in our criminal investigation division. Congratulations to NCSO Captain Brett Latta on receiving the Kiwanis Club Deputy of the Year Award as well as CPD officer Kenneth Darby, Texas State Trooper Adam Albritton and CFD firefighter/paramedic Kevin Putman on receiving their awards.

Job well done to Navarro County Deputies Brandon Bates, Keith Lewis, Sgt. Robbie Jock and Sgt. Jeff Harbuck on completing the 60 hour advanced SWAT school this month in Rusk.

This month we hosted our annual active shooter school at the old TYC facility classroom in Corsicana. Each year since I became Sheriff, we have sponsored and held an active shooter class that is mandatory for NCSO enforcement personnel and is offered at no cost to all other law enforcement agencies in Navarro County. The class is comprised of both classroom and intensive scenario based training on active shooter situations.

I am honored and extremely appreciative for the NCSO to have been a recipient of a grant from the Navarro County Electric Cooperative's Operation Roundup Program. I would like to say thank you to Billy Jones and the Navarro County Cooperative Board members for choosing the NCSO to receive a $3,000 disbursement for training and equipment.

These funds are crucial in supporting and funding our training and education in many areas of the department. Applying for grants such as these, helps us take the burden off the tax payers and is very beneficial in aiding us so that we may continue with specialized training and equipment purchases when needed to help us better serve the citizens.

The Navarro County Sheriffs Office currently has hay for sale. The hay is a mix of coastal, and Johnson grass that was recently baled at our Petty's Chapel farm. The hay is 4 x 6 net wrapped, round bale hay. The price is $40 per roll with a ten roll minimum purchase. Loading is available. Don't hesitate to call as we only have 135 rolls left. Contact Captain Jeramy Phillips at 903-654-3002 to purchase yours today.

Congratulations to C.I.D. Lieutenant Clint Andrews, Deputy Keith Lewis and Deputy Shane Richards for being named Cotton Patch/Corsicana Daily Sun's first responders of the week this month. Lieutenant Andrews was recognized for his role in seizing 650 marijuana plants near Frost, Deputy Lewis was recognized for his actions at a structure fire near Rice, entering a burning structure to ensure that children were not present at the location. Deputy Shane Richards arrested a Wortham man and seized approximately 58 grams of methamphetamine during a traffic stop on FM 1394. I am proud of these Deputies for their commitment to serving the community, their bravery and commitment to keeping illegal drugs off the streets in Navarro County.

The Sheriff's Office had 3,338 calls for service in September and our dispatch received 2,010 calls for assistance to 9-1-1. There were approximately 226 persons arrested and booked into the Navarro County Justice Center in September and the average daily jail population was 221 inmates. The Narcotics Unit arrested 11 suspects, filed 18 criminal cases and served two outstanding arrest warrants. Twelve inmates were transferred to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and 21 other inmates were transferred to State Jail and SAFP units to serve their sentences.

This month we strayed one horse and transported it to the county farm in Angus. Eight horses were sold at Cleburne Horse sale for $1,619.52.

We had one resignation this month in communications and we welcomed Alyssa Dunnahoe back to the NCSO communications division.

We are currently at full staffing in all divisions except patrol where we have one vacancy. As in the past, applications will continue to be taken for any vacancy until the position is filled.

"The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things." - Ronald Reagan

As always, God bless and be safe.

Sheriff Elmer Tanner