Hamilton County, TN – After numerous requests for information from local news outlets regarding the Coronavirus, Chief Deputy Austin Garrett is offering the following statement.

“The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is working collectively with Hamilton County Government and other public safety partners to ensure that preparations and plans are in place to address issues that might arise.

There are many discussions currently ongoing in relation to planning and operations for the continuity of law enforcement and public safety services. I want to assure the public the HCSO has plans in place should the coronavirus begin to impact our community and the operational functions we perform as a law enforcement agency.”

If you would like more information about how to prepare yourself and your family for the possibility of the Coronavirus, please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

The HCSO will offer updates regarding our operations as they pertain to the Coronavirus as they become available.