
MESSAGE FROM THE SHERIFF
FROM THE
NEWS
OCT. 16, 2020
SEPT. 9, 2020
OCT. 27, 2019
JUNE 12, 2019
UPCOMING
EVENTS
EARLY VOTING
Oct. 12th - 30th, 2020
Oct. 12th - 23rd, from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P. M.
October 26th - 30th, from 8: 00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Saturday Voting will be held October 24th from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Location: Newton County Administration Building
October 26th - 30th 9: 00 A.M to 4:00 P.M.
Location: Porter Memorial Branch Library
EZELL'S MESSAGE
As your Sheriff, I have…
S - Secured grant funding that added employees, established a traffic unit, provided body cameras, bullet proof vests, etc., making our community safer for all.
H - Handled internal and external concerns personally; using an open door policy, to enhance community relations through effective two- way communication.
E - Enhanced community engagement by building partnerships with our school system and post-secondary institutions, businesses, and civic organizations, in our efforts to provide back to school and CHAMPS for students, safety awareness and preparation activities for citizens, and rehabilitation programs for inmates.
R - Revamped practices, policies and procedures to ensure that they are aligned with nationally accepted standards of operation.
I - Investigated crime scenes alongside front-line staff and assisted employees in gathering evidence required for solving cases.
F - Focused on issues relevant to our local community and beyond through interactions with other public servants, fellow law enforcement leaders, and a cross-section of residents.
F - Fulfilled requirements of three accrediting organizations, resulting in being named a “Triple Crown Agency."