Testimonials

"On Saturday and Sunday I had the privilege of meeting members from the Knox County Sheriff’s Office as they launched their helicopters from Knoxville, Tennessee to bring supplies, search and rescue expertise and additional support to hurricane ravaged areas along the gulf coast.  Fighting oppressive heat, dangerous and shifting conditions, and an overwhelming scale of disaster, the Sheriff’s Department exemplified the absolute finest of Tennessee’s volunteer spirit.


Almost immediately after Katrina passed through, the Sheriff’s Office sprung into action – aiding in rescue and recovery efforts, marshalling resources and transporting victims out of danger zones and into the hands of medical professionals.  Having seen first-hand the relentless efforts of the department, and worked on the ground in the crowded makeshift hospitals and relief centers that they are servicing, I know their efforts are making a real and measurable difference on the ground, saving lives, reuniting families and empowering relief workers and survivors alike.  I was humbled to share in their noble efforts, and am tremendously proud of all their good works."

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist

"Sheriff Hutchison is a tremendous credit to the citizens of Knox County, TN, Sheriff 's Office and he represented all of the Sheriffs of our Nation well. It is an honor to have Sheriff Hutchison join the law enforcement executives from across the nation to identify and promote promising law enforcement practices to deal with public security issues."

Thomas Faust, National Sheriff's Association Executive Director

 

"Sheriff Hutchison, thank you for allowing your officers to assist Southwest Louisiana. These officers responded to the Lake Charles, Louisiana area immediately following Hurricane Rita and provided invaluable assistance to allow local law enforcement to perform in a dedicated and professional manner.

Despite 100% loss of electricity, no lodging, no running water and unbearable heat, these officers were exemplary in their dedication and professionalism. They left behind families and personal comforts to come to the aid of an area that was devastated by a category 3 Hurricane.

I can assure you that Southwest Louisiana law enforcement will respond in-kind if a disaster ever occurs in your area."

Donald D. Dixon, Chief Of Police, Lake Charles P.D., Louisiana

"On behalf of all the people in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama that were affected by Hurricane Katrina, I express our heartfelt thanks. I was credited with saving hundreds of lives because I provided helicopter support to the New Orleans Police Department. In fact, the helicopters were actually helicopters from the Knox County Sheriff's Office in Tennessee. The helicopters did much to save hundreds of lives in New Orleans."

Harry Lee, Sheriff, Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisana

"Thank you for your good work in dealing with sex offenders, particulary for a county of your size. Knox County has taken a proactive approach to this problem for the good of the entire state."

Pamela E. Beck, Supervisor T.B.I.

"One Sheriff who refused to be stopped by paperwork, forged ahead with helicopters, human resources and supplies. That Sheriff's bold action saved lives."

Ted Sexton, NSA President
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