Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office and Adult Detention Center are recognizing the Detention deputies during National Corrections Officers and Employees’ Week May 7-13, 2018. 

President Ronald Reagan designated the week to honor the correctional officers who put their lives on the line daily to safeguard and protect inmates.

Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh said he honored the 163 detention deputies who perform a difficult job, including counseling with inmates and solving problems.

“I appreciate each and every day what they do,” Fitzhugh said.

They worked diligently to correct deficiencies identified in the Tennessee Corrections Institute evaluation and brought the Adult Detention Center back into certification.

The TCI audit complimented the staff for exceeding minimum standards.

“It makes me proud what the Detention Center staff does every day,” Fitzhugh said.

Top image: Deputy Billy Cairo conducts a security cell check on the top floor of the Adult Detention Center. Deputies check on inmates every hour at different times.