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NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Governor Bill Haslam is defending a state agency that's been under fire lately for not releasing information about children to the public. Last week a judge ordered the Department of Children's Services to release certain records the agency has been withholding. Those files contain information about children who died after the agency investigated reports of abuse or neglect. Haslam says the DCS felt it had to withhold some of that information for legal reasons.
"There's been a lot of heat on DCS for something that wasn't just their lawyer," says Governor Haslam. "It was the Attorney General, who we don't hire, who represents the state, who said we don't think you can give that either. We know we will do better in making sure we're protecting the interests of children in Tennessee."
Haslam is proposing changes for DCS this week to improve the agency, including removing 30 administrators and hiring 62 new caseworkers.
"There's been a lot of heat on DCS for something that wasn't just their lawyer," says Governor Haslam. "It was the Attorney General, who we don't hire, who represents the state, who said we don't think you can give that either. We know we will do better in making sure we're protecting the interests of children in Tennessee."
Haslam is proposing changes for DCS this week to improve the agency, including removing 30 administrators and hiring 62 new caseworkers.
Tuesday, January 29 2013, 09:50 PM CST
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Sheriff says deputy sneaked in drugs, smokes
May 22, 2013 18:50 GMT
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) -- The Rutherford County sheriff has fired a deputy who he said was sneaking in contraband to jail inmates.
Sheriff Robert Arnold terminated the employment of Deputy Keith Knowles on May 10. The sheriff said he was disappointed to find a deputy with a long career was supplying inmates with forbidden items.
The Daily News Journal (http://on.dnj.com/12MorCe ) reported the department launched an investigation earlier this month after receiving reports that an officer brought a cellphone and tobacco to inmates. Marijuana was also reportedly brought in.
Arnold said Knowles gave a statement that resulted in his firing.
The sheriff's office will turn over its investigation to the district attorney's office to determine whether charges will be filed.
Information from: The Daily News Journal, http://www.dnj.com
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