The DeKalb County Jail and Jail Annex have again met minimum standards for certification by the Tennessee Corrections Institute.
Sheriff Patrick Ray said the TCI recently performed an inspection of the Jail and the Annex.
In a letter to Sheriff Ray, TCI Executive Director Beth Ashe, wrote ” the TCI recently inspected the facilities. The inspection revealed that this facility meets all applicable minimum standards. This status shall be reported to the board of control at its next meeting. After approval from the board of control, you will receive a certificate of certification. You are to be congratulated for attaining this degree of professionalism in your organization,” wrote Ashe.
Detention Facility Specialist Joe Ferguson, in the report wrote that ” On August 12, 2014 I inspected the DeKalb County Jail and Annex. Sheriff Ray and Staff are to be commended on the cleanliness and professionalism of the facility. With no deficiencies, I recommend continued certification for the year 2014,” he wrote.
The inspection noted that the jail was not overcrowded; that the physical plant appeared to be well maintained and in good state of repair; that security checks were being performed hourly and documented; that the kitchen was clean and the stove and hood were in good working order; and that a menu had been approved by the dietician.
The DeKalb County Jail and Annex have a certified capacity of 102 beds.
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