PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The
Quincy Police Department and the Adams County Sheriff’s
Department are soliciting public input into the use of Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Funds awarded jointly to both
agencies. Both Departments will equally share the awarded
funds, which is in the amount of $30,200.00. The Adams County
Sheriff’s Department intends to use their share of the awarded
funds to purchase bullet proof vests for their sworn personnel.
The Quincy Police Department intends to use their share of the
awarded funds to purchase a telephone recording system to
replace the one the department had that is no longer
functioning. The public is invited to submit their views on the
intended use of these funds by submitting a response, no later
than June 29, 2010 to Officer James Cress either by a postal
letter addressed to him at the Quincy Police Department address
or by E-mailing him at jcress@quincyil.gov.
Sheriff
Brent A. Fischer was elected in 1998. He is committed
to bringing "pride and integrity" to the department.
Biography
Under
the Sheriff is the Chief Deputy, Fred Kientzle. There
are five Sergeants in the Adams County Sheriff’s Department.
They are Andy Rivard, Randy Jackson, Bill Wilson, Brian Vonderhaar, and Rich Wagner. We then
have 22 sworn deputy sheriff’s who are the basis of our patrol
division.
Jail
Administrator, Chad Downs, heads our corrections division with four
sergeants supervising the shifts. Our
correction facility is located on the top floor of the Adams County
Courthouse and has a capacity of 120. There are 22 full time
correction officers who staff the corrections facility.
Offender Watch - Search for sex offenders living in Adams
County and sign up to be notified if one moves near your address.
Merit
Commission - Details about Merit Commission and how
to become a Deputy or Correction Officer.
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