Cleburne County, AL – The Cleburne County Sheriff’s Department, under the leadership of Sheriff Jon Daniel, has released its monthly summary for April 2025, providing a detailed look at jail operations, courthouse activity, patrol efforts, and departmental developments.
Jail Operations
As of the end of April, the jail population stands at 50 inmates. Throughout the month, 75 individuals were released due to bonding, end of sentence, or court orders. Inmate work detail remained an active part of the department’s community service efforts, contributing a total of 696 man-hours. During that time, inmates collected 369 bags of trash, 282 tires, and 59 pieces of furniture or large items from county roadways. Work crews also assisted the Cleburne County Commission Maintenance Department on several projects and partnered with Feeding Cleburne.
Courthouse Activity
Security and access control remained steady at the courthouse, with a total of 4,902 individuals entering the facility in April, as recorded through the walkthrough counter system.
Patrol and Investigations
The department’s patrol and investigative divisions had a busy month:
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Warrants Served: 12 felony and 35 misdemeanor or violation warrants
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Civil Papers Served: 69
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On-View Arrests: 14 felony and 10 misdemeanor or violation arrests
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Incident/Offense Reports Completed: 98
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Patrol Mileage Logged: 19,175 miles
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Business Checks Conducted: 1,805
Various quantities of narcotics were seized, and several stolen items were recovered. Deputies also assisted multiple local and regional law enforcement agencies throughout the month.
Staffing and Training Updates
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New Hire: Bailey Curvin has joined the department as a Law Enforcement Tech.
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Job Opening: The department is currently hiring for the position of Corrections Officer.
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Professional Development: Chief Deputy Patrick Nolen and Jail Administrator Clay Smith attended a specialized Chief Deputy / Jail Administrator Seminar hosted by Community Risks Services Inc.
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Training Achievements:
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Deputies Calvert and Pointer completed NRA Firearms Instructor Training.
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Deputy Tullis graduated from the APOSTC Academy.
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Community Engagement and Technological Enhancements
The department recently implemented a new inmate communication system at the jail, enhancing communication access for incarcerated individuals and their families. In addition, several staff members attended the Law Enforcement Appreciation event at the Cleburne County Career Tech School.
Deputies also provided escort assistance for the Cleburne County Special Olympics in coordination with the Heflin Police Department, continuing their commitment to supporting community events and causes.
The Cleburne County Sheriff’s Department, guided by Sheriff Jon Daniel, Chief Deputy Patrick Nolen, Jail Administrator Clay Smith, and Chief Clerk Paula Roberson, remains dedicated to public safety, community service, and continuous improvement of operations across the county.
