TCI Recommends Re-Certification for DeKalb County Jail

The DeKalb County Jail has passed another yearly inspection and is recommended for re-certification by the Tennessee Correctional Institute.
Officials of the TCI recently sent a letter addressed to Sheriff Patrick Ray, Jail Sergeant Anthony Boyd, and County Mayor Tim Stribling, noting findings of the jail inspection held on June 20th, 2017.
According to the inspection report, “a large percentage of the facility was newly painted, appeared to be very clean, and various locks were replaced. The facility appeared to be in good state of repair. The policy procedure book was revised and signed off by Sheriff Ray and is within standards. There were no improper findings during the 2016 State financial audit. Criminal histories were completed on all new employees and service providers and all training records appear to meet State Standards. Inmates are being searched when entering and leaving secure areas of the jail and the facility is being searched for contraband. Three meals, two hot, are being served daily. Meals are being prepared under the direct supervision of the staff and culinary equipment is being stored securely. Religious services are occurring at least weekly and inmates are being provided with at least one hour of recreational activities. Medical services are provided by Advanced Correctional Care. The licenses of doctors and nurses are current. Fourteen day physicals were held which is well within standards. Inmates are being observed on an hourly schedule and being documented. All head counts are being conducted.”
The Tennessee Correctional Institute Inspector recommends continued certification for the year of 2017.
Sheriff Ray said” the DeKalb County Jail has a bed capacity of 102 State Certified beds including 78 male beds and 24 female beds. We have an average daily population of 75 inmates. Our population varies each day. On court days our population grows because of transports from other jails to our facility for inmates to attend court.”