January 14, 2022

Neighboring State Sheriffs Begin Endorsing Austin Garrett

Hamilton County, TN – On Friday Austin Garrett announced the endorsement from Sheriff Chuck Phillips of Jackson County in Alabama to his campaign for Sheriff in Hamilton County. “This is what it takes to be Sheriff.” Stated Sheriff Phillips of Jackson County. “Leading by example. Respecting and trusting your coworkers and superiors. Loyalty to not only the cause, but also …

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September 16, 2021

HCSO To Be Featured On COPS Television Show, Season 33

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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September 10, 2021

Sheriff’s Department commissions special 9/11 squad car design

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 …

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