Monthly Report February 2025

On March 1st, 36 years ago, I began my law enforcement career with the NCSO as a Detention Officer. I have been fortunate and blessed to not only have had the many opportunities while working towards the top but to have worked next to some of the finest individuals as well. I started work in and supervised in Detention, as well as worked and supervised in Patrol, CID, Narcotics and was a long time SWAT officer, the Tactical Commander and Crisis Negotiator. I have attended too many schools to mention and through hard work and dedication to this job, have been honored in receiving numerous awards and certifications over my career that I am very proud of. I want to take this opportunity to say what an honor it is and continues to be, serving the citizens as an officer of the Navarro County Sheriff's Office. It's definitely been one heck of a ride.

On February 18th several of our deputies from the NCSO were able to spend part of our day at the Corsicana Middle School speaking to and interacting with Mrs. Harrelson's Principles of Law classes. Our representatives from SWAT, patrol, criminal investigation, communication and correction divisions were present to speak with the different classes throughout the day. Students were shown, had the opportunity to ask questions as well as have discussions on several different items utilized in the law enforcement profession. We always enjoy being able to have this time with our youth and appreciate not just the opportunity but the hospitality shown to us while visiting as well.

February 26th we held our Annual NCSO Departmental Meeting and Award Ceremony for 2024. This is an opportunity for all the NCSO officers from throughout the agency to come together and not just speak on the previous year, but to be recognized on their accomplishments during 2024 as well as for us to set goals for 2025. Congratulations to these deserving officers who received their awards: John Aulds received the Employee of the Year, Ignacio Esparza received Detention Officer of the Year and Deputy Sterling Cotton received Deputy of the Year. Again, congratulations to all these officers on their well-deserved awards.

On February 26th our SWAT team, supported by our Crisis Negotiations Unit and patrol division, responded to a critical incident in Rice. The tactical operation ended with the successful apprehension of one suspect who was taken into custody. We would like to thank Rice PD, Texas DPS, Ellis County Sheriff's Office and Ellis County Pct. 1 Constables Office for their assistance. Due to the combined efforts of these law enforcement agencies, a potentially dangerous situation was successfully resolved.

Congratulations to Criminal Investigation Division Sergeant Randy Clay on his retirement from the NCSO. Sergeant Clay retired on February 28th after proudly serving the citizens of Navarro County in various law enforcement capacities for over 35 years. Sergeant Clay worked in corrections, patrol, narcotics and in the criminal investigation division during his tenure with the agency and his experience will be sorely missed. We wish you all the best and thank you for all you have done during your long career serving the citizens of Navarro County. Enjoy your well-earned retirement.

This month we are proud to introduce our newest NCSO correctional officer Emelin Flores. Emelin is beginning her law enforcement career and we certainly wish her all the best with her new position here at the NCSO.

The Sheriff's Office had approximately 2,243 calls for service in February and our dispatch received 1,295 calls for assistance to 9-1-1. There were approximately 161 persons arrested and booked into the Navarro County Justice Center and the average daily jail population was 221 inmates. Thirteen inmates were transferred to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and two inmates were transferred to State Jail and SAFP Units to serve their sentences.

In February, we estrayed one bull and one pig that were both taken to our county farm at Petty's Chapel.

We are accepting applications for all divisions and currently have vacancies in detention, dispatch, patrol, and the criminal investigation division. Remember the hiring age for dispatch and detention has been lowered to 18 but with all other enforcement positions, you must be 21 or older to apply. As in the past, applications will continue to be taken for any vacancy until the position is filled.

"We were created for meaningful work, and one of life's greatest pleasures is the satisfaction of a job well done."

- John C. Maxwell.

As always, God Bless and be safe,

Sheriff Elmer Tanner