Sheriff's Report: Deputies of the Quarter; One week until big rodeo

This interview was recorded at the Henderson County Justice Center on Wednesday, April 13, with Sheriff Botie Hillhouse and Michael V. Hannigan.==In this episode of the Sheriff's Report, Sheriff Botie Hillhouse discusses the graduating class from the Jail Academy, Telecommunicators Week, the Deputies of the Quarter, and the Henderson County First Responders PRCA Rodeo, which is just a week away.I. Stats (:40)Summary: There are 457 inmates currently in the Jail with 101 of those contract inmates.Quote: "We have (U.S.) Marshal inmates, Van Zandt County inmates, and now we have more Rockwall inmates, which we haven't had in a while," Sheriff Hillhouse said.Remember: The county makes money by housing contract inmates.II. Jail Academy (1:28)Summary: Henderson County graduated its most recent Jail Academy last week. This 3.5-week academy provides graduates with their state jailer's license.Quote: "We still have some openings in the jail, so if you're interested please come and see us," said Sheriff Hillhouse. "If you want a career in law enforcement, we can definitely get you started."III. Telecommunicators Week (3:52)Summary: National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week is April 10-16. Telecommunicators Week honors the thousands of men and women who respond to emergency calls, dispatch emergency professionals and equipment, and render life-saving assistance to the world’s citizens. Quote: "That's one of the most stressful positions in law enforcement," said Sheriff Hillhouse.Remember: Last year, Henderson County Sheriff's Office dispatchers handled 57,131 calls for service plus another 35,718 calls through 9-1-1 for other agencies.IV. Deputies of the Quarter (5:47)Summary: Sheriff Hillhouse recognized three outstanding employees this week. Deputy Mitchum Patterson was named Deputy of the quarter. Communications Officer Shelby Hill was named Communications Officer of the quarter. Cpl. Stewart Jock was named Detention Officer of the quarter.Quote: "I was honored to be able to recognize them," said Sheriff Hillhouse.V. First Responders Rodeo (7:35)Summary: The Henderson County First Responders PRCA Rodeo is scheduled for April 22 and 23. Both nights will include PRCA rodeo action and the Bullfighters Only show.Friday will also be Go Blue Day in the county and include lots of activities for the kids, the Go Texan Fish and Crawfish Boil, and finish with a concert by the Wesley Pruitt Band.Saturday will feature the Go Texan BBQ Cookoff and a concert by Jason Boland and The Stragglers.You can get tickets for these great events here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hendersoncountytexas.substack.com