Policy Statement from Michigan Sheriffs’ Association Regarding Its Commitment to Ensuring Justice and Equity in Policing
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WCSO COVOID-19 Response
Efforts to Keep Our Inmates, Officers, and Essential Staff Safe
I am extremely thankful for all of the brave men and women working tirelessly within the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, especially those in our jails. At the onset of this global pandemic, our Executive staff contacted the CDC, National Jail Association, National Institute of Corrections, National Sheriffs Association, Major County Sheriffs Association and Michigan Department of Corrections to determine the best practices to be applied during this critical time. Since then, we have taken every step feasible to ensure that employees are protected to the greatest extent possible. Every officer has been issued gloves, n95 masks, face shields, sanitizer wipes, hand sanitizer, Clorox and Lysol spray. Additionally, there are a select number of disposable hazmat suits available. Each of our jail divisions have been sanitized and we have restricted entry into the jails to inmates, employees and attorneys. All employees were offered testing over an eight (8) day period. Upon entry to the jails, everyone is required to have their temperature taken. Surgical masks have been distributed to inmates.
Over the past two weeks, we have hosted a daily conference call with the leadership of Local 3317 and POAM to discuss any issues or concerns from their members. Every issue that has been brought to our attention has been resolved to mutual satisfaction.
We have had five inmates test positive for COVOID-19 and they are currently isolated in our medical unit. As your Sheriff, I will continue to work with our staff to ensure that we are taking every safety measure possible to keep our employees healthy. Again, thank you to every member of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, both officers and civilians.
Rest in Peace to Officer Rasheen McClain
It’s never easy laying to rest one of our own. Either blue or brown, we are a unit, a team, and here to protect and serve. Our deepest condolences to the family of Officer Rasheen McClain, a 16-year-veteran of the force.
Detroit Red Wings Law Enforcement & Fire Local Hero’s Night
Chief of Jails Robert Dunlap At the Detroit Red Wings Law Enforcement & Fire Local Hero’s Night.
Congratulations Wayne County Undersheriff Daniel Pfannes
Undersheriff Daniel Pfannes was presented with an award at the Michigan Sheriffs Association's Fall Professional Development Conference. The award was the 2019 President's Award given "For Outstanding Leadership, Dedication, and Service to the Office of Sheriff and the Michigan Sheriffs Association." The award was presented to Undersheriff Pfannes by MSA President Pete Wallin, the Emmet County Sheriff.
Undersheriff Daniel Pfannes has been an active member of the association for the past 12-1/2 years and also serves on the Legislative Committee, the Professional Development Conference Committee, and the MSA Subcommittee of the Michigan Joint Task Force on Jail and Pretrial Incarceration.
Wayne County Sheriff's Office Hiring Event
We are presently hiring and would like to invite all interested parties to attend our Hiring Event this Saturday, June 1, 2019 beginning at 8:30 a.m. and will run until 1:00 p.m. The event will be held at Wayne State University Multi-Purpose Sports Complex which is off John C. Lodge and Warren Ave. All Applicants must present the Michigan Sheriffs' Coordinating and Training Council Local Corrections Officer Physical Abilities Test Physicians's Health Screening Form in order to complete the Physical Abilities Test. This form can be found here: www.misctc.org/downloads/LCOPAT_Health_Screen_Form.pdf We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, June 1, 2019. Please contact Keith Williams, Director of Recruitment (313) 657-8962 for all questions.
AAA team with Detroit Tigers And Law Enforcement
Our Chief of Jails Robert Dunlap, did an AMAZING job representing the WCSO at Comerica Park this morning! AAA has teamed with the Detroit Tigers and law enforcement to kick off the “Team Up for a Safe Summer" where issues on impaired and distracted driving prevention, safety belt use, teen driver safety, safe boating, underage drinking prevention, speed limit compliance and various new programs that support summer safety were discussed.
We are proud to have Chief Dunlap, and applaud his knowledge on the various topics! (Dunlap is pictured 3rd from the right).
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