Functions
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Accreditation
The Sheriff’s Office received accreditation through CALEA in 2003.
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Chaplain Corp
The Sheriff’s Office Chaplain Corps includes volunteers who serve all divisions of the Sheriff’s Office.
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Corrections
View information about Blount County Corrections.
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Court Support
Learn about the different Programs and Services provided by the Sheriff's Office.
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Criminal Investigations
Investigative Operations includes the Criminal Investigations Unit and the Narcotics Unit, also known as the Fifth Judicial Drug Task Force.
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Narcotics
The Narcotics Unit is part of the larger Fifth Judicial Drug Task Force, which is a multi-agency effort led by the Sheriff’s Office.
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Office of Professional Standards
The Office of Professional Standards is a vital part of Sheriff’s Office operations.
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Patrol & Public Safety
The Patrol and Public Safety Operations is comprised of the uniformed patrol staff, the Traffic Safety Unit, the School Resource Officers Unit, and the K-9 Unit.
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Public Information Office
The Office of Media Relations and Public Information works as a liaison between the Sheriff’s Office and the media to keep the public informed.
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Records
The Records Division maintains and archives thousands of records and documents throughout the year.
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Training
The primary function of the Training Unit is to plan and coordinate all training Sheriff's Office employees undertake each year.