Madison County deputy tests positive for Covid-19
Published 6:03 pm Friday, April 3, 2020
A Madison County Sheriff’s deputy has tested positive for Covid-19. According to Sheriff Kevin Turner, the deputy is recovering and completing a two week quarantine period at home.
The Sheriff’s Office said all proper notifications have been made, including the Madison County Human Resources division and the Madison County Health Department.
Turner said in the past 2 to 3 weeks, the Sheriff’s Office had already implemented steps to minimize deputies contact with citizens and other employees, such as taking reports by phone and meeting citizens outside of houses when a response is necessary. They also eliminated all roll call and similar settings to keep employees from having close contact.
“All of our deputies and detention officers are issued personal protective equipment, to include nitrile gloves, masks and hand sanitizer, to help protect them as they continue to serve and protect the community,” he said.
“The health and well-being of my employees is of utmost importance,” Sheriff Turner added. “They are on the front line in our community and in our jail protecting every day. They also have loved ones they go home to. We are striving to make sure we take every step necessary to protect all our employees and their families so that they can continue to go out and serve the community”.
