BARTOW COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
104 ZENA DRIVE ♦ P.O. BOX 476 ♦ CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA 30121
Main/Jail: 770-382-5050
Non -Emerg/Dispatch: 770-387-5195
Fax: 678-721-3206
Emergencies: Dial 9-1-1
CLARK MILLSAP
SHERIFF
Jail Quarantine Announcement
In response to some of the jail inmates coming back with positive Covid-19 tests we are quarantining the entire jail population effective today, October 14th. Even though these that have tested positive have been largely asymptomatic (not having bad symptoms like low oxygen levels etc.) we think it is prudent to quarantine to prevent the further spread.
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You will still be able to do video visitation, phone calls, e-mails etc. with the folks in custody.
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We have observed the mistruths that have been posted on social media the last couple of days, I can assure you that we are monitoring all the inmates in the facility and we are testing and following the state health departments guidelines and recommendations.
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We provide medical care to the inmates that far exceeds what most of them receive while they are not in custody.
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Please do not call and ask if your relative or loved one has tested positive, due to HIPPA regulations we cannot release this information to you. If the inmate tests positive they will be told the results of their test and they can share it with you if they wish.
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Please do not believe everything you read on social media, some folks just like to spread rumors and panic when there is no need.
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My jail staff and I took an oath, to protect and serve, this includes people who are incarcerated as well.
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We take this oath very seriously and would never purposefully do anything to endanger the citizens of this county or their loved ones who might be in custody.
Your Sheriff, Clark Millsap
Jennifer Dawn New
Rank: Deputy Sheriff
Badge #: 830
End of Watch: June 30, 2018
Cause: Illness
Age: 42
Years of Service: 2 years 3 months
Deputy Jennifer Dawn New (#830) was on duty working at the Bartow County Detention Center when she became sick. With the advice from our medical department, she was transported to the hospital where she later passed away.
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Deputy New started working for the sheriff's office on March 28, 2016 at the age of 40 in the Jail Division. During her career she graduated Jail Officer School to become a certified Jailer. New went on to complete the rigorous Police Academy classes to become a Deputy Sheriff on June 30, 2017. This one year to the day of her passing.
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She is remembered for her kindness, great smile, and friendship.
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Deputy New leaves three children Aeden (Age 9), Lara (Age 15), and Brennen (Age 19).
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The sheriff's Office has setup the Jennifer Dawn New Memorial Fund.
The funds raised will go directly to the family for care of Deputy New's three children.
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