Rutherford County Sheriff's Office 198 N. Washington St Rutherfordton, NC . Peay supports the raise decision to provide competitive pay in recruiting and retaining employees. "You have to prove you will take care of that debt," Peay said. Communications deputies receiving 911 and emergency calls and dispatching deputies to those calls. Murfreesboro, TN 37130. Due to the nature of the detailed due diligence, appointment times and processing times can take multiple weeks. Another factor in the AAA bond rating is county commission showing to the buyers of bonds a willingness to raise property taxes when needed, Peay said. 29031-9442, David SinclairCounty Council, District 2dsinclair@countyofunion.com(864) 762-73941043 Mud Bridge Rd. The county sometimes faced spending at least $8,000 to train each sheriff's deputy for police academy certification training, but the officers sometimes end up leaving for higher paying jobs with other government police forces, Peay said. Brace yourself Rutherford County: An expected property tax hike is coming in response to a $64 million budget deficit. The new rate is based on keeping revenues neutral after the median of appraisal values increased by 44%. To support his work with The Daily News Journal, sign up for a digital subscriptionfor all dnj.com stories. Deputy Chief Steve Spence is a 34-year law enforcement veteran who joined the Rutherford County Sheriff's office in 1987. Cleveland County is taking in several Rutherford County inmates after a state inspection revealed the female side of the detention facility was over capacity, had mold and mildew, multiple plumbing issues and other safety hazards that has forced the facility to relocate inmates while repairs are being made. Fitzhugh started out his career at BellSouth where he rose in the ranks to serve as manager of marketing, corporate and community affairs, personnel and business marketing. CONTACT. Forest City Police Department is open Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM. Rutherford County Sheriffs Office operates under a strict budget approved by the Rutherford County Mayor and County Commission. She took a sick leave to recover from trauma after a male student punched her in the chest when she tried to stop him from pummeling another male student on Dec. 6, 2007. "Yes, it was shocking," said Harrison, who confirmed to the attorney that he cried while answering deposition questions. At the time of the sergeant promotion in question, the SRO division included two Black sergeants and one Black lieutenant out ofmore than 60 deputies serving the schools, according to the lawsuit. 'Holding this in a long time': Sheriff's captain overheard deputy chief use racial slur. Carr said he'll provide details on the property tax increase to county commissioners on Thursday. Rutherford County Election Office, 1 South Public Square, Murfreesboro Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday: 8 to noon SportsCom, 2310 Memorial Blvd, Murfreesboro Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. to noon Rutherford County Election Commission Annex 426 E. Vine St., Murfreesboro Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Reed is a board member of the Rutherford County Child Advocacy Center. "I want to move people in a common direction, to assist in completing projects and to undertake any unforeseen challenges. Murfreesboro, TN 37130. He said accepting inmates is voluntary, and Rutherford County would pay a housing cost of $50 to $60 a day per person. He strives to get the best out of the staff. A year later, and the report cites that the glass was still not repaired and in one case, an inmate had covered the port with toothpaste, completely blocking all views into the cell. The federal case reached a dismissal agreement by Nov. 8, according to a document filed by Rutherford County Attorney Nick Christiansen at U.S. District Court in Nashville. The mayor also said he's also committed to the county maintaining a Moody's AAA bond rating attained last year that enables paying back loans at lower interest rates for projects, such as $156.3 million for the three high school expansions. "We were losing so many employees to other counties," said Ketron, who also supported a proposal from commissioners to increase the raises for public safety workers to about 20%. She also teams with Fitzhugh to present the sheriff's funding requests to the Rutherford County Commission's budget committee. The up to nearly 20% boost to employee pay will be for sheriff's law enforcement deputies, dispatchers, and detention officers at the jail, Correctional Work Center and Juvenile Detention Center. The sheriff's discipline decision was based on internal investigation findings that accused Nelson of making inappropriatecomments and gestures of a sexual nature during an SRO staff meeting. The following shows settlement details for an age and racial discrimination lawsuits from three school resource officers in October 2019 against Rutherford County Sheriff's Office and related federal case filed September 2021: Sources: Records from Rutherford County government, Circuit Court based in Murfreesboro and U.S. District Court based in Nashville, Deputy chief accused of saying racial epithet. Ketron said he at first proposed a 15% pay raise for county government workers prior to the primary when a salary study showed the county was 15% below market rate in pay. The federal case is scheduled for trial April 4, 2023, in Nashville before U.S. District Court Judge Judge Aleta A. Trauger. "I make recommendations, and the full 21 commissioners are the ones who have the vote. He also said he was uncomfortable answering questions about a high-ranking member of Sheriff Fitzhugh's command staff. The $2,400 collected per average home size in the county is less than a consultant-recommended $7,318 range per house on Murfreesboro impact fees awaiting final vote from the City Council. SERVICES "Its not our money. We cannot comment further due to pending litigation.. Lt. Alan Garner, who oversees SROs, also testified about racial discrimination withintheRutherford County Sheriff's Office. Scott Broden, Murfreesboro Daily News Journal, discrimination lawsuits from three deputies, Sheriff's captain overheard deputy chief use racial slur, Rutherford County Attorney Nick Christiansen, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy, School resource officers file lawsuit in 2019, All 3 deputies complain about being passed up for promotion, Federal case includes deposition accusing sheriff's official of using racial slur, County attorney and firm earned nearly $92K to defend sheriff's office. These inherited maintenance repairs are the result of a facility that is over seventy years old with several years of neglect and therefore are expected to take eight weeks to complete, the post states. Nelson about six weeks later was added as a second SRO at Central to oversee "Operation Integrity," an intervention pilot initiative to improve student behavior. A yet determined significant property tax increase is expected in the coming fiscal year. The inspection revealed mold and mildew, high humidity levels, peeling paint and rust and a facility in need of a deep cleaning. He is a member of First Baptist Church in Murfreesboro. He has previously served as a Major and Director of the Information Services Division at the Sheriff's Office, as Assistant Chief of Police at La Vergne Police Department, then returned to the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office as Deputy Chief. The federal case included a deposition from sheriff's Capt. Previous Editions: 2015-2016 2017-2018 2019-2020 2021-2022 Budget committee chairman Robert Peay Jr. said he's aware taxes could go up on debt service to pay for the school projects, as well as Mayor Carr's recommendation to build an initially estimated $20 million solid waste transfer station to haul trash out of the county. For more information, please contact the public information officer at. Patrol deputies keeping our community safe and monitoring traffic. Report. The pay raise plans had the backing of the commissioners when they agreed to appropriate $778.2 million to cover government and education operations for a fiscal year that started July 1. Non-Emergency: (615) 898-7777. Staff Attorney - Tennessee Department of Safety Police Officer, Field Training Officer, Supervisor, Swat - Murfreesboro Police Department . Recent lawsuit recordsshowRoscoe Sanders, a Black deputy who filed federal and statecases, has ahigh-ranking witness: Capt. The person was identified Saturday. Union. County Courthouse Suite 105 We welcome your input. Her career with the sheriff's office dates back to 1986. Ketron also said the county commission makes decisions on the budget and tax rate. . Marshals Carolinas Regional Fugitive. Call 615-898-7777 for help. The sheriff's office offered the following statement, attributed to Fitzhugh, in response to the lawsuit accusations: The Rutherford County Sheriffs Office denies all liability and allegations of improper conduct in this case. "We're still stuck in the past as far as, you know, having an equal playing field and having an equal amount of black and white officers, not to mention it's time for us to start having more black officers in the position of supervision, which we don't have.". The goal of Rutherford County Correctional Work Center is to provide inmates with the opportunity to re-enter society with the skills necessary to lead a law abiding, productive life and to be better prepared to transition back into the community without sacrificing public safety.. Our Mission begins with providing inmates with solid work ethics and programs with the objective of releasing . Christiansen and his firm earned over $91,865 in litigation fees to defend the county in the lawsuits. The county has 49 beds for women with 41 filled as of Thursday evening, Norman said. County Courthouse Suite 105 He served 30 years at the Shelby County Sheriff's Office and Division of Corrections. U.S. Supreme Court asked to halt Florida execution of Darryl Barwick, 'Zero tolerance': Rutherford student arrested, accused of bringing firearm to campus, Ahead of permitless-carry law taking effect, Bay sheriff offers free gun safety classes, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Documents handled by this office include property disputes, divorces, child custodies, evictions, garnishments, subpoenas, civil lawsuits and orders of protection. The top boost in pay combines an 18% lift to the pay table with a 1.75% step increase in annual pay for those eligible. 615-904-3089 or email at lmarchesoni@rcsotn.org. Scott Broden, Murfreesboro Daily News Journal, Capt. Deputy chief accused of saying racial epithet. ", Budget boosts pay for county workers: Rutherford County deputies get 20% raise as part of approved county budget. Chief Lowery, an Army veteran, started his law enforcement career in 1987 as a corrections deputy and a patrol deputy at the Sheriff's Office. The Rosenwald High student's arrest comes just seven days after a 17-year-old Rutherford High School student was arrested on charges of bringing a firearm on campus. Reach reporter Scott Broden with news tips or questions by emailing him at sbroden@dnj.com. As chief of security, Henderson handled security issues for inmates, staff, maintenance, meal service and transportation. The student was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm on school grounds. Deputy Chief Britt Reed supervises the law enforcement divisions of the Sheriff's Office including patrol, criminal investigations, school resource officers, judicial services and civil and criminal warrants. Court proceedings may have been delayedduring the COVID-19 pandemic. Those whose properties increased in appraisal above 44% will pay more while those with appraisals below the median will pay less. Harrison also testified that Acton was displeased with the promotion board's top five ranked applicants for sergeant, including Ralstonand Nelson. "I'm concerned with retaliation," Harrison said in the deposition. He served as a patrol sergeant, lieutenant and captain. 'A pending crisis': Rutherford County plans to ship out trash when Middle Point Landfill closes. Content on this page maintained by the Rutherford County Office of Information TechnologyReport a Website Error or Issue Harrison told the attorney he didn't know what to say when he heard the offensive words. Corrective action must begin immediately, the letter states. Brad Harrison oversees school resource officers, Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh's six-member command staff, hired Acton to be chief of support services, advancing diversity in law enforcement and corrections leadership, Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh hires Kevin Henderson as deputy chief over Rutherford County jail, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy, Captain testifies he's concerned with retaliation, Deputy chief accused of making racist comment is part of Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh's command staff, The deputy chief is training her successor before she retires, Jury trials set for state and federal racial discrimination lawsuits against sheriff's office. An investigation is ongoing and "additional charges are possible," the release reads. All rights reserved. "He does not have the qualities to do that," said Harrison, adding that he was mainly talking about management characteristics but not with leadership. Content on this page maintained by the Rutherford County Office of Information TechnologyReport a Website Error or Issue Property assessor: Uptick in appraisals sets state record in Rutherford County. Quick Links. Administration Division Rutherford County Sheriff's Office operates under a strict budget approved by the Rutherford County Mayor and County Commission. The city also expects to collect impact fees on apartments/townhomes, retail/commercial, public/institutional and industrial development to help fund roads, parks, schools and public safety projects, such as new fire stations or police patrol cars. Content subject to. Sheriff sheriffjbailey@countyofunion.com (864) 429-1612 PO Box 971, Union, 29379-0971 Curtiss Hunter Tourism Director curtis.hunter@gmail.com (864) 706-0274 Deborah E. Robertson Treasurer drobertson@countyofunion.com (864) 429-1606 PO Box 163, Union, 29379-0163 Cindy K. Fore Veterans Affairs Officer veterans@countyofunion.com (864) 429-1605 Acton, who retired in the spring, denied making a racist comment, Fitzhugh said in a statement provided to The Daily News Journal in April. Carr said his goal for this four-year term will be for the county to be financially stable and work toward reducing and eliminating budget deficits. The demotion was based on accusations that Nelsonmade inappropriate sexual remarks and gestures that offended at least one deputy on the receiving end of the remarks and gestures. The Accounting Department performs all duties associated with accounts payable and accounts receivable including verifying and processing purchase orders and all invoices and monitoring expenditures to stay within the budget. View larger map. "It could be significant. He earned the Rutherford County Crime Stoppers' Officer of the Year. The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office mobile application is an interactive app developed to help improve communication with area residents. DEPARTMENTS In 2017, Fitzhugh hired Acton to be chief of support services after he accepted appointment to be sheriff from the Rutherford County Commission. He supervised about 400 employees at two corrections facilities. This marks the second local student arrested for bringing a gun to school in about a week. Deputies maintaining records such as crash reports and crime reports. "Rejecting the culture of blame is what all good leaders do. Deputies providing community services such as the Senior Citizens Awareness Network, a volunteer program to care for senior citizens, and the Sheriffs Citizens Academy for residents who wish to know more about our operations. The following shows part of the pay scale for Rutherford County Schools teachers with a bachelor's degree this year and nextyear with a proposed 5% pay raise: Source:Rutherford County Schools Human Resources, 5% boost to pay tables of school district employees, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy, Mayor Bill Ketron says county officials worked to give every funding request possible, Ketron also praised department heads for being conservative with budget requests, County's overall appropriation is 13.4% more than previous year budget, About 75% of county appropriations go toward the school district. The captain testified it was not unusual for Acton to use profanity. Quick Links. "I don't have a vote as mayor," Ketron said. Mattresses were found to be worn out, with tears and some were less than four inches thick. Sanders and Nelson continue to serve as SROs, but Ralston has since resigned to pursue another job, Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Lisa Marchesoni said. The campus since August 2010 has served as Central Magnet School for high achievers in downtown Murfreesboro. All post comments containing inappropriate language or deemed. The sheriffhas final authority on all hiring, promoting, demoting, suspending and firing decisions. Sanders, through his attorney, filed the federal racial discrimination case Sept. 30,2021. Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh faced the initial $2.5 million age and racial discrimination lawsuit filed in October 2019 in Rutherford County Circuit Court from three school resource officers: Roscoe Sanders, Kerry Nelson, and Ronnie Ralston. He served as a patrol sergeant, lieutenant and captain. Warrants deputies arresting people accused of committing crimes and serving civil and court-ordered documents. Scott Broden, Murfreesboro Daily News Journal, Rutherford seeks new law on all counties funding growth impact. Brad Harrison, an SRO supervisor, accusing Preble Acton, a former deputy chief for support services, of using a racial slur in describing Sanders. OFFICIALS The county attorney litigation billing is covered under the county paying a total of $350,000 for the lawsuits, Stephenson said. It ebbs and flows daily, Norman wrote in a message to The Star. Rutherford County Homepage; View Agendas/Minutes for Meetings; County Building & Department Map; Birth Records; Court Information; Licenses and Tags; Rutherford County Attorney Nick Christiansen, who is representing the sheriff's office, denied the "alleged"racial epithet had anything to do with the promotion decision. Email: info@countyofunion.com, Monday Friday Although the commission used reserves to cover the $64 million deficit, Peay said he and other elected county officials wanted to avoid a property tax increase for the current budget following a reappraisal year from the county property assessor's office. "We cannot continue to borrow money and not pay our bills," Carr said. Fitzhugh volunteered at the Rutherford County Rescue Squad and served as the director for four years. Contact Tipton County Sheriff's Office 1801 South College Street, Suite 106 Covington, TN 38019 Phone: 901-475-3300 Fax: 901-476-0241 Contact by Email In case of emergency Phone: 911 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tipton County Sheriff's South Office Office hours are by appointment In case of emergency Phone: 911 261 Tate Road He completed specialized training in crimes against children, homicide and fire investigations, SWAT leadership, tactical operations and FBI LEEDA Supervisor Liability and Terrorism. Citizens may contact PIO Lisa Marchesoni at 615-904-3089. Recent lawsuit records show Roscoe Sanders, a Black deputy who filed federal and state cases, has a high-ranking witness: Capt. Certifications: EVO Instructor Firearms Instructor . PANAMA CITY Another Bay County student was arrested Wednesday on charges of bringing a firearm on campus. The Rutherford County Sheriff App allows residents to connect with the Rutherford County Sheriffs Office by reporting crimes, submitting tips, and other interactive features, as well as providing the community the latest public safety news and information. Paying to finance the school projects and cover an existing $10 million deficit in the county's debt service portion of the annual budget may require increasing the existing property tax rate of $1.6162 per $100 of assessed value (25% of appraisal by county) by 15 cents, or about 9.3%, according to information provided to the commissioners from county Finance Director Michael Smith. Detectives investigating and solving crimes. "During my tenure, we became a fiscally solid system. The state case, filed in October 2019, also involves an age discrimination lawsuit from Sanders and fellow deputiesKerry Nelson and Ronnie Ralston. Peay estimates the property tax increase for debt service costs on the tax rate of $1.6162 per $100 of assessed value to go up by range of 12 cents (7.4%) to 18 cents (11.1%). Rutherford County Homepage; JOPHIEL RODRIQUEZ, OF MOORESBORO WAS ARRESTED FOR POSS OF FIREARM BY FELON. Fleet maintenance deputies keeping the vehicles running. The county's overall budget for the next fiscal year includes nearly $491.5 million for the main school district budget. Thislawsuit accused an unnamed sheriff's chief of making a racist remark. 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