05-04-2025
Cleburne County Sheriff's Office launches initiative to address mental health
HEFLIN — The Cleburne County Sheriff's Office has launched the My Care Initiative, a program aimed at improving mental health support and crisis intervention services in the county.
The initiative, which began on April 1, is a partnership with Highland Health Systems, and is among the first of its kind in Alabama.
'Mental health matters, and together, we are taking a proactive step toward a stronger, healthier county,' Sheriff Jon Daniel said. 'Now we have the capabilities available around the clock to ensure a person who may be having a mental health crisis can get the help they need through this initiative.'
The program will equip four deputies with specialized training and technology to respond to mental health emergencies. Daniel and Chief Deputy Patrick Nolen have also undergone training to step in when necessary.
Cleburne County is one of only three agencies in the state to implement this initiative. The goal is to provide immediate and compassionate assistance to individuals and families struggling with mental health challenges.
'This collaboration will improve access to care and provide crisis intervention when it's needed most,' Daniel said.
March 2025 sheriff's office report
In addition to launching the My Care Initiative, the Cleburne County Sheriff's Office reported a busy month of law enforcement activities in March.
Jail Operations:
— Current inmate population: 61
— Releases due to bond, sentence completion, or court order: 57
— Inmate work detail hours: 768
— Trash bags collected from roadways: 211
— Tires collected: 649
— Large furniture and other bulky items collected: 26
— Assisted Cleburne County Commission Maintenance with multiple projects
Courthouse Activity:
— Walkthrough counter: 4,906 people
Patrol & Investigations:
— Warrants served: 10 felony, 13 misdemeanor/violations
— Civil papers served: 57
— On-view arrests: 18 felony, 19 misdemeanor/violations
— Incident/offense reports completed: 132
— Patrol mileage logged: 20,099 miles
— Business checks: 2,249
— Logging permit compliance checks: 13
— Seized various amounts of narcotics and recovered stolen property
— Assisted multiple agencies
Department news and community engagement
The sheriff's office welcomed a new deputy, Micaiah Ross, and announced an open position for a corrections officer.
Daniel, Nolen and Jail Administrator Clay Smith participated in several community events, including hosting Leadership Cleburne and Youth Leadership Cleburne at the jail, attending the Careers for Cleburne event and conducting a tire-changing class at Ranburne High School and Cleburne County High School.
Additionally, the sheriff participated in the county Chamber of Commerce's 'Biscuits and Business' event for 'Coffee with the Sheriff.'
Meanwhile, corrections officers Cadon Strain and Howard Crumpton attended jail training, ensuring continued professional development within the department.
