There are 20 article(s) tagged Floyd Bonner:

• September 2019

  • Shelby County Commission moves SCSO human resources back to sheriff's office

    The Shelby County Commission Monday approved a resolution that moves human resources personnel in the sheriff's office away from the county administration's purview and back to the sheriff's office's HR department.

    By Linda A. Moore September 09, 2019

• August 2019

  • Shelby County Juvenile Court eliminates fees for families

    Shelby County Juvenile Court, along with other county officials, announced Aug. 26 that the court will waive the debt, detention fees and court costs for families of children housed at the detention center. 

    By Yolanda Jones August 26, 2019

  • Back-to-school rally chance for law enforcement to build bridges with community

    After a rally held by community organization F.F.U.N. (Freedom From Unnecessary Negatives) in South Memphis on Saturday, 1,200 young people and their families are heading into a new school year with more than just new supplies but also information about health, wellness and violence prevention. 

    By Jared Boyd August 04, 2019

• April 2019

  • More than 200 Shelby County Sheriff's deputies pass psychological testing

    More than 200 Shelby County Sheriff's deputies who had to retake psychological testing have all passed. Now, 188 corrections officers are retaking the test in the coming weeks, officials said. 

    By Yolanda Jones April 20, 2019

• March 2019

  • Arlington Town Hall meeting highlights safety, economic development

    A packed house turned out in Arlington for a Town Hall meeting to hear the latest news and future goals from city and county officials regarding police and fire safety, economic development, health, social services and other issues.

    By Michael Waddell March 20, 2019

  • Local and state law enforcement discuss Gov. Lee's $30 million proposal for school safety

    Local law enforcement applauds Gov. Bill Lee’s plan to shore up school safety with $30 million in grant funding.

    By Yolanda Jones March 11, 2019

• January 2019

  • Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner discusses department at Memphis Rotary

    Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner highlights successes, issues faced since taking office. 

    By Yolanda Jones January 30, 2019

  • Commission recommends allocating $1.3 million for new juvenile justice facility

    A new juvenile justice facility has been a top priority for Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris. 

    By Omer Yusuf January 23, 2019

  • Harris says he's surprised commission delayed detention center funding

    The County Commission will revisit Harris' proposal for a third time at its next committee meeting Jan. 23. 

    By Omer Yusuf January 23, 2019

  • Bonner says new juvenile detention center shouldn't be 'undersized'

    Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner says a new juvenile detention center shouldn't be "undersized." On "Behind the Headlines," Bonner said he is committed to a smaller number of children in such a center. 

    By Bill Dries January 18, 2019

  • New juvenile detention center, DOJ report to be discussed in commission committees Wednesday

    The Shelby County Commission will reconvene for the first time in 2019 during its committee session Wednesday. 

    By Omer Yusuf January 08, 2019

• December 2018

  • Prisoners in Shelby County jails can make free holiday phone calls

    For 10 days during the holiday season, prisoners in Shelby County jails will get free five-minute phone calls to family and friends.

    By Yolanda Jones December 19, 2018

  • Sheriff's Office hires consultant for juvenile detention center

    The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has hired a former U.S. Department of Justice monitor as a consultant to help ensure the detention center at Shelby County Juvenile Court stays on track even though the facility is no longer under federal oversight, said Sheriff Floyd Bonner.

    By Yolanda Jones December 11, 2018

• November 2018

  • Rallings says answer to police shootings is to support law enforcement

    Memphis Police Director Michael Rallings led a chorus this week of the law enforcement agencies who have an agreement with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to investigate fatal shootings by police: Leave the agreement as it is.

    By Bill Dries November 22, 2018

  • Commission approves food services contract for Sheriff's Office

    The Shelby County Commission approved the food services contract between the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and Aramark Correctional Services for its three correctional facilities – despite several commissioners and competing vendor CBM Managed Services asking that the contract be rebid.

    By Omer Yusuf November 20, 2018

  • Shelby County eliminates phone call costs for juvenile detainees

    Shelby County has reached an agreement with its inmate telephone services vendor, Global Tel, to eliminate charges on all phone calls made by juveniles to their parents or guardians and vice-versa, Mayor Lee Harris announced Monday.

    By Omer Yusuf November 20, 2018

  • Commission committee debates food services contract for Sheriff's Office

    A dispute between two potential vendors for a food management services contract from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office for its three correctional facilities was reignited at the Shelby County Commission’s committee meeting Wednesday afternoon.

    By Omer Yusuf November 19, 2018

• October 2018

  • Guest Column: Shelby County sheriff seeks safety, justice and equity for everyone

    As I begin my journey of service as Sheriff of Shelby County, I am humbled by the faith this community has placed in me.

    By Floyd Bonner Jr. October 17, 2018

  • Federal oversight over Shelby County juvenile court hangs in balance

    The Shelby County Commission and Mayor Lee Harris have taken steps to show the U.S. Department of Justice there has been a change in the approach on Shelby County Juvenile Court issues. 

    By Omer Yusuf October 14, 2018

  • Dale Lane, Shelby County Office of Preparedness director, announces retirement

    Shelby County Office of Preparedness director Dale Lane has announced his retirement, according to a news release sent Thursday.

    By Omer Yusuf October 12, 2018