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Brandice Rodgers, center, was recognized for her work in the HCSO’s communications division at the recent law enforcement banquet. Courtesy -
Alvin Jordan was recognized as patrol deputy of the year during the law enforcement banquet recently. Courtesy -
Investigator Wade Sheets was recognized with a framed portrait for his service at the HCSO during the recent law enforcement banquet. His family also attended. Sheets is transitioning to serve as Hunt County’s Pct. 3 Constable starting in January. Courtesy -
Isaac Foley was recognized as a top staff member from the county jail division during the recent law enforcement banquet. Courtesy -
Michael Russell was honored for his work in the year’s criminal investigations during the recent law enforcement banquet. Courtesy
Sheets to step down for constable position
The Hopkins County Sheriff ’s Office recently held its annual law enforcement banquet and honored its top personnel in all departments, and investigator Wade Sheets received recognition for his service to the county as he transitions to Hunt County Pct. 3 Constable.
“Each department head choose the deputy or the office of the year,” Chief Deputy Tanner Crump said. “That’s kind of important because [Sheriff] Lewis [Tatum] and I don’t pick that.” He went on to add that even deputy of the year was selected by the force sergeants, not himself.
Communications operator Brandice Rodgers was recognized for her work in the HCSO’s communications division at the banquet. She has been with the HSCO since 2016.
Deputy Alvin Jordan was tapped for top staff in the patrol division. Crump said on patrol, Jordan is “empathetic” with county residents and responds to needs.
“Alvin goes above and beyond. He helps with training, and he’s our Taser instructor,” Crump said. “He does our community events like our Easter egg hunt.”
Deputy Richard Brantley won the community involvement award for taking on a community project for resident Edward Morris whose house was unlivable.
“Back in April, Richard posted on Facebook about Mr. Morris, and the community rallied behind him, but he took the lead,” Crump said. “He did it on his own time, away from the Sheriff ’s Office and his patrol duties.”
Jail sergeant Isaac Foley was recognized as a top staff member from the county jail division. He has worked at the jail since November 2018 and is assigned to the trustee farm.
Sergeant investigator Michael Russell was honored for his work in the year’s criminal investigations. He has worked as an investigator since 2019.
Investigator Wade Sheets, hired in 2007, will be stepping down and then taking up the position as constable for Hunt County’s Precinct 3. He won the primary runoff election in July.
Crump said the work culture of the HSCO, which is focused on inmate rehabilitation, is thanks to Tatum who has brought that attitude to the sheriff ’s position.
“If he didn’t care about the criminal or didn’t care about the relationship with inmates or even people on the street, that whole attitude would be completely different,” Crump said. “There would be conflict in the community between law enforcement. It starts at the top.”