Tag: Davidson County Sheriff’s Office

Davidson County Sheriff Daron Hall to Seek Fifth Term

Wendy Wilson

Davidson County Sheriff Daron Hall is seeking a fifth term as sheriff. A Democrat, Hall announced last week that he is preparing to run in the May 1 primary. The general election is Aug. 2. First elected sheriff in 2002, the Nashville native is currently serving his fourth consecutive four-year term. Before…

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Knox County Sheriff’s Office Now Part of 287(g) Program to Strengthen Immigration Enforcement

Wendy Wilson

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office has formally entered into an agreement with federal immigration officials that will allow deputies to perform some of the duties of immigration officers after undergoing training. The agreement is part of the 287(g) program, which is strongly opposed by activist groups such as the Tennessee Immigrant…

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