The DeKalb County Jail has passed another yearly inspection. 

In a letter addressed to Sheriff Patrick Ray, Jail Sergeant Anthony Boyd, and County Mayor Tim Stribling from the Tennessee Correctional Institute, the jail was found to be fit for certification. The jail was inspected on June 20.

The inspection report reads, “A large percentage of the facility was newly painted, appeared to be very clean, and various locks were replaced. The facility appeared to be in good state of repair. The policy procedure book was revised and signed off by Sheriff Ray and is within standards. There were no improper findings during the 2016 State financial audit. Criminal histories were completed on all new employees and service providers and all training records appear to meet State Standards. Inmates are being searched when entering and leaving secure areas of the jail and the facility is being searched for contraband. 3 meals, two hot, are being served daily. Meals are being prepared under the direct supervision of the staff and culinary equipment is being stored securely. Religious services are occurring at least weekly and inmates are being provided with at least one hour of recreational activities. Medical services are provided by Advanced Correctional Care. The doctor’s and nurse’s licenses are current. 14 day physicals were well within standards. Inmates are being observed on an hourly schedule and being documented. All head counts are being conducted.” 

The Tennessee Correctional Institute Inspector recommended continued certification for the year of 2017.

“The DeKalb County Jail has a bed capacity of 102 State Certified beds, 78 male beds and 24 female beds,” said Sheriff Patrick Ray. “We have an average daily population of 75 inmates. Our population varies each day. On court days our population grows because of transports from other jails to our facility for inmates to attend court.”