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01/13/2025

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Fire/Medic Tyler Burnette for his successful completion of the National Registry for Paramedic Examination!

01/13/2025

We are approaching the two year mark of our administration and we want to take the time to thank the employees of the Colbert County Sheriff's Department and the Colbert County Commission for their hard work and efforts put forth in the unprecedented accomplishments that have been achieved.
In the last two years alone, the CCSO has:

*updated the website to make it more user friendly
*conducted successful annual school supply drives
*furnished deputies with all new fi****ms with optics and level 3 holsters, new vests, and new body cams
*provided an annual uniform allowance for deputies
*added at least one deputy per shift
*placed a school resource officer in EVERY school, every day of the week
*put in place a critical incident plan for active shooters in schools
*assigned an investigator to handle s*x offenders
*assembled a Special Response Unit for critical incidents
*implemented FTO program for new recruits
*updated firing range
*logged over 3000 hours of training
*every employee is CPR certified
*added extra courthouse security
*updated records management and jail management software
*upgraded every deputies in car laptop
*put 21 new cars on the road in 24 months
*surplused five vehicles to local VFD and two vehicles to animal control
*started litter pickup crew & picked up over 2,000 lbs of trash
*allowed inmates to volunteer at animal shelter two days per week
*recovered over $750,000 in stolen property in two years
*started our first annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner feeding over 200 people
*added two part-time transport personnel
*obtained $10,000 grant to purchase a drone
*received grant for evidence login system (BEAST)

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Jail
Now have 4 Corrections Deputies on each shift.
New Uniforms including boots for CO's
Worked hard on pay scale to get CO's to compete with other Jails.
New structure with in the Jail including adding Sgts. on day and night shifts.
implemented reading program for Inmates to better their education.
New Axon Body cameras and tasers for CO's.
Added Laptops and computers to Admin in the Jail

Our goals for the next two years are, but are not limited to:
*opening the new jail - approximately 260 bed facility
*open substations on both ends of the County
*implement the Good Morning Program for our elderly/shutin citizens
*offer firearm safety classes at Colbert County range

It is with great pride that we have been successful this far. With the continued support and encouragement from the community, we will continue to strive to be the best department in the county.

Sincerely,
Sheriff Balentine

01/10/2025

We are closed today. I hope that you all stay safe and warm, see you Monday

01/05/2025

Thank you for everything you do, and congratulations

12/17/2024

In just 2-weeks, Zechariah will take his final mile.

In January of 2019, a then 10-year-old Zechariah set out on a mission to run a mile for every First Responder who made the ultimate sacrifice.

After over 1,550 miles have been conducted by Zechariah, in just two short weeks from today, Zechariah will take his final mile. This historic run is taking place on Monday, 12/30 at 6PM and will be happen at Decision Tactical in Sanford, Florida.

This run is open to all members of the general public, and there is no admission to attend. A few local vendors will be on-hand that night, as well as agencies from across Central Florida.

Following the run, Decision Tactical will open their doors - so come hungry!

Help us send Zechariah off in a beautiful way as he conducts his final official mile in memory of the over 1,550 heroes that he has honored with a 1-mile run since 2019.

12/16/2024

Are you still looking for just the right Christmas gift? We can help you with that.

12/15/2024

We are so sorry for your loss

12/05/2024

Congratulations Tia!

AEMT MOORE AWARDED AT EMS DIRECTOR’S ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE

The South Central EMS Director’s Association hosted their 2024 Awards Ceremony earlier today at the Last Chance Conference in Spring Hill, TN.

Lawrence County EMS was well represented in the nominees for this year’s awards. Paramedic Michael Wright was nominated for the Paramedic Award. AEMT Tia Moore was nominated and awarded with the EMT Award. LCEMS congratulates AEMT Moore on her recognition with this prestigious award for her dedication to emergency services and patient care. Tia serves Lawrence County as an Advanced EMT, Field Training Officer, and Medicolegal Death Investigator.

Congratulations to all award winners at today’s SCEMSDA Conference. We appreciate your service to the citizens on TN EMS Region 6!!

Pictured (L to R): LCEMS Assistant Director Kane Watkins, LCEMS AEMT Tia Moore, LCEMS Director Michelle Ayers

11/26/2024

11/23/2024

Congratulations to Officer Anthony Warhurst for graduating the recent Tuscaloosa Police Academy.

11/21/2024

It’s our birthday, and we want to celebrate the unsung heroes who serve us every day!
On 11/21, first responders (police, EMTs, and firefighters) can enjoy 50% off an entrée as a small token of our appreciation.
Dine-in only, must show ID or be in uniform. One redemption per guest. Thank you for all that you do!

11/18/2024

Congratulations

11/11/2024

11/11/2024

11/11/2024

Thank you to all of the Veterans and your service to country! DFR is honored to have some of our very own

Lieutenant G. Heatherly
Lieutenant B. Stephens
Lieutenant J. Mims
Driver/Engineer T. Holbrook
Driver/Engineer P. Moncrief
Driver/Engineer R. Fannell
Driver/Engineer A. Davis
Firefighter A. Reid
Firefighter M. Phillips
Firefighter H. Wallace
Firefighter R. Ahlstrom

11/11/2024