Sheriff Raphael Washington and members of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office welcomed 15 new members to the agency during its Promotions & Jailers’ Training Graduation in December 2021. The ceremony marked the end of seven weeks of classroom instruction and testing along with physical and mental health training, custody and security, and use of force training. After completing the 160-hour program, these students showed they have what it takes to proudly serve the people of Wayne County: “Congratulations to the hard-working men and women joining our great agency,” said Sheriff Washington. “We look forward to adding many more graduates to our ranks in 2022.”
November 2021 Events
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Remembering Fallen Heroes
Honoring our Troops here and abroad May 31, 2021
Honoring all men and women of all branches of the military who dedicated their lives in service to their country. We honor you for your tremendous sacrifice and that of your families as you endeavored to ensure our freedom here in the U.S. and abroad. We pay homage to those who died in the line of duty giving their all to this country. This Memorial Day, and forever, we salute you–our heroes in uniform!
Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Starts Vaccinations of Jail Inmates
Nearly 50 inmates scheduled to receive J&J dose today
Detroit, Michigan (April 9, 2021) – The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office begins vaccinating inmates today as part of an ongoing effort to avoid community spread of Covid-19 in WC jails. All inmates were offered an opportunity to be vaccinated and those who agreed are receiving the Johnson and Johnson vaccine (which requires only one dose). Today, health workers vaccinate inmates at Division 3 with a plan to vaccinate inmates at Jails 1 and 2 in the next few weeks.
