Hamilton County, TN – On Thursday Austin Garrett announced his intentions to seek the office of Hamilton County Sheriff as a candidate in the Republican Primary taking place in May of 2022. “I have been humbled by the support and encouragement from an overwhelming number of community leaders and citizens as Pam and I have explored seeking this position.” stated …
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Sheriff Jim Hammond, Chief Deputy Austin Garrett and the men and women of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office announce that the agency has once again been chosen to be featured on the COPS television show. COPS film crews rode with Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputies for approximately nine weeks beginning in September 2020 to film Season 33 and captured numerous …
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CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office will bring a specially designed patrol car to the 9/11 20th anniversary memorial Saturday in Chattanooga. The car was commissioned by Chief Deputy Austin Garrett to honor those who responded to the attack on Sept. 11, 2001. The vehicle features a red, white and blue color scheme with a 9/11 decal on …
Continue readingCandidates are beginning warming up for the 2022 elections. The earliest date a candidate can pick up paperwork to run for the 2022 elections is Dec. 20, and that is only the candidates for the May 3 primary. There are some who have appointed treasurers so they can start accepting contributions in anticipation of the primary. County Mayor Jim Coppinger …
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Chief Deputy Austin Garrett made a surprise visit to East Brainerd Elementary School with a special delivery in recognition of National Teacher Appreciation Week on Friday. While visiting the elementary school, Chief Deputy Garrett met third grader Jimmy Green, who showed interest in law enforcement moving Chief Deputy Garrett to deputize him as Hamilton County’s newest Junior Deputy Sheriff. The …
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HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Hammond appointed a new chief deputy on Thursday. Austin Garrett will begin serving in his new role on February 8th. Garrett is a 25-year veteran of the Chattanooga Police Department, and is a P.O.S.T. certified law enforcement officer. He most recently served with Chattanooga PD as a Lieutenant for Tactical and Traffic Operations. …
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