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Neighboring State Sheriffs Begin Endorsing Austin Garrett

Dalton — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 18:02:32 +0000

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 the team that surrounds you. Commitment, energy, and willingness to go the extra mile. Austin exemplifies all these traits and more.”

Sheriff Phillips began his tenure as Sheriff of Jackson County in 2011.

Starting his career in Law Enforcement in 1988, Sheriff Phillips served along side Austin Garrett’s father, who deputies called “Cowboy”, a 20-year veteran of the office at the time.

Sheriff Phillips went on to state, “His achievements during his career speak for themselves, but knowing him as I do, I know they were earned and not given.” While speaking about Garrett.

Austin Garrett stated:

“I am humbled to receive Sheriff Chuck Phillips endorsement and support. Sheriff Phillips knew my father for many years and has been a friend and mentor since I first began my law enforcement career at the Chattanooga Police Department. Thank you, Sheriff Phillips.”

Please find Sheriff Phillips endorsement letter here.

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HCSO To Be Featured On COPS Television Show, Season 33

Dalton — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 15:20:00 +0000

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 stories and incident footage for their television series. Altogether, five episodes were filmed and will air beginning in mid-November.

In a new deal announced on Sept. 13, COPS TV has now found an exclusive new home on Fox Nation, Fox’s subscription based streaming service.

Officials said, “COPS is one of the longest-running television programs in the United States and their reputation for building strong, creative and respectful working relationships with law enforcement agencies throughout the United States and the world. Their successful relationships have helped establish COPS as one of the most realistic and popular television series focusing on the daily activities of law enforcement personnel.”

“I am very pleased that our agency has once again been chosen to partner with COPS to display the talent, expertise and professionalism shown by our deputies, not only to the members of our community, but to the world,” stated Sheriff Hammond. “Many men and women who serve in law enforcement today, including several in our agency, watched COPS as a young child or adult and chose a profession in law enforcement based on what they saw on COPS. We can use this unique opportunity as a way to recruit the best and brightest to our ranks.”

As Fox Nation is a subscription based streaming service, they are offering First Responders, active service members and veterans a one year free subscription. A link to join and take advantage of this special offer can be found by visiting: https://nation.foxnews.com/.

For those interested in watching COPS on Fox Nation, you can access the site directly by visiting https://nation.foxnews.com/cops-nation/.

This will be the second time in four years COPS has chosen to film HCSO personnel in their hit TV series. In 2018, the executive producer of COPS flew in to meet with members of Command Staff, Public Relations Division staff, and Sheriff Hammond in order to discuss the final preparations for filming. Since that time, the agency has maintained a positive working relationship with COPS management and producers.

Read this story in its original posting by Chattanoogan.com here.

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

Dalton — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 19:12:00 +0000

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 it.

“On September 11, 2001, the American people experienced the most horrific terrorist attack in our Nation’s history. On that day, thousands of first responders responded to the call. We will never forget those who perished and always remember the bravery and resolve of the heroes who charged into the threshold of hell that day without hesitation in service to their city and fellow man. It is my hope this vehicle will be a constant reminder in our county of 9/11 and as a symbol of our resolve and American spirit,” stated Chief Deputy Austin Garrett.

The city 9/11 ceremony will be Saturday at 10 AM at Ross’s Landing.

“It is important for us to remember the sacrifices made by first responders and citizens as the events of 9/11 unfolded and the aftermath that followed. The courage and sacrifice shown by these individuals should never be forgotten,” stated Sheriff Jim Hammond.

Visit the link here to read on WDEF’s website.

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