Two Great Programs at the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office

Sheriff Bill Phillips and the men and women of the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office are excited to announce the Kick-Off of their 2^nd Opp Program being implemented at the jail. The event will be held at the Sequatchie County Justice Center on August 6, 2024, beginning at 1:30 p.m. Community members interested in learning more about and celebrating the implementation of this program are invited to join the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office for this exciting event.

“We have anxiously awaited the announcement of the implementation of this program for several months and are excited to see positive results in the lives of inmates that will benefit our community as a whole,” stated Sheriff Phillips.

2^nd Opp is a program developed to assist inmates in preparing for successful re-entry and reducing the recidivism rates that are so damaging and costly to our community. The program is comprised of five courses tailored to enhance skills crucial for post-incarceration success, such as employment readiness, financial literacy, life skills, career paths, and re-entry.

Also, the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office announces that four inmates are the latest to receive their G.E.D. certificates. They were recognized last week for their accomplishment.

The G.E.D. program is another positive step our local jail is taking to assist inmates in successful rehabilitation and becoming productive citizens. Since the program’s start, 10 inmates have completed the G.E.D. course successfully, and several others are currently working toward achieving their certificates.

Lt. Lora Cox and Sheriff Bill Phillips with: Whitney Gilliam

“Many of our inmates fell to addiction prior to completing high school, leaving them without a high school diploma,” stated Sheriff Bill Phillips. He added, “Living in the world of addiction then leaves them hopeless to ever obtain that diploma or an equivalent. For many of them, this is the first major accomplishment since they became addicted. I’m proud of these individuals who have put forth this effort, and I’m glad our staff gets to experience being a part of that.”