On December 23, 2023, Sheriff Bruce Vanoven and Jail Commander Amanda Loesch hosted in person holiday visitation for inmates who wished to participate in the visit. Sheriff Vanoven commented today “The holidays are tough on everyone who is locked up and has a loved one who is locked up. Today was just the Gibson County Sheriff’s way to say we understand, and although we can’t do much this small gesture is just a way to say you’re not forgotten, and people still care for you.”
Inmates at the Gibson County Jail were given notification of the visit earlier this month. Each inmate was given a choice whether or not they wanted to participate in this voluntary event. If an inmate chose to participate they were allowed to pick two friends or family members to visit with in person for 30 minutes. Once jail staff received the name of the two potential visitors a background was completed to make sure that there were not protective orders, restraining orders, or other legal reasons that the inmate and visitor were prohibited from coming for a visit.
Sheriff Vanoven went on to state “it was all hands on deck today and we had at least fifteen Corrections Officer, A Communications Officer, and other ‘elves’ working behind the scenes. I am so incredibly proud of my people for making this event a success.”
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