SGT. CHESNUT NOMINATED

Sergeant Mark Chesnut of the Metro Police Department, who was critically wounded last June during a traffic stop on I-40 near Bellevue, has been nominated by a citizen to America’s Most Wanted All Star Program.  Sergeant Chesnut’s photograph and biography now appear on the AMW website, along with those of 63 other police officers and first responders from across the country.

Citizens are encouraged to vote for Sergeant Chesnut as their “favorite All Star” by logging onto the AMW website at http://www.amw.com/allstar/2010/nominee-detail.cfm?id=7757.  The All Star receiving the most votes will receive a $10,000 cash award.

Sergeant Chesnut is continuing to recover from extensive surgery in January that further repaired the damage caused by the gunshot wounds.

DCSO PROVIDING SOBER RIDES THIS ST. PATRICK'S DAY! JUST CALL 862-RIDE

St. Patrick's Day is coming up Wednesday, March 17th, and once again, the DCSO will be providing sober rides to the citizens of Davidson County. All you have to do is call 862-RIDE between 10pm and 2am that night, and the Sheriff's Office can provide you with a safe, sober ride home.

Click here to view the press release for this year's Sober Ride St. Patricks' Day event.

DCSO DEBUTS NEW IRIS SCAN TECHNOLOGY

The Davidson County Sheriff's Office received the first federally funded iris biometric grant from the National Sheriffs' Association, enabling the DCSO to better register sex offenders. Click here to read the full news release about this exciting new technology.

SCHEDULE VISITATION UPDATE

Due to technical difficulties, email visitation is suspended.  Call 615-880-3860 to schedule a visit, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

DCSO SELECTED FOR PILOT PROJECT

The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office is one of four jurisdictions nationally chosen to participate in a pilot project sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Institute of Corrections and The Urban Institute Justice Policy Center. Click here to learn more.

287(G) PROGRAM EXTENDED

Sheriff Hall Talking To Media After 287(g) Vote

Metro Council voted Tuesday to extend an agreement with the federal government that allows the Sheriff's Office to check the immigration status of people who come through the county jail. The Council voted 34-3 in favor of extending the 287(g) program.

Click here to read a news release regarding the recent vote.

Click here to read the 287(g) two-year review.

LOOKING FOR THE OFFENDER RE-ENTRY CENTER?

Due to recent organizational changes, the Offender Re-Entry Center (ORC) is now part of the Correctional Development Center (CDC) facility. To view ORC info, visit the CDC facility page. Click here to go directly to the ORC facility page.

GET INVOLVED WITH THE DCSO VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

There are many ways you can volunteer your time at the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO).  We have volunteer opportunities in many areas including education, religious, culinary arts, life skills, parenting and financial planning, etc.  All volunteers must attend an orientation session and pass a mandatory background check.

For more information about how you can be part of the DCSO, call the Community Relations Division at 615-862-8239.