April Detention Staff Members of the Month
- By Robin Brown
- Posted Friday, May 24, 2024
Officer J. Stephens.
Officer J. Stephens with the Forsyth County Law Enforcement Detention Center arrives for duty on time and ready to work. Officer Stephens does everything that is asked of him and does it with a positive attitude. Along with Officer Stephens’ regular duties, he is eager to train in new areas which he is currently doing.
Officer L. Spencer.
Officer L. Spencer went above and beyond while conducting her duties at the Forsyth County Law Enforcement Detention Center. A female resident informed Officer Spencer that she was unaware that she would be sentenced and had not made provisions for her daughter who would be arriving home alone from school. The resident was deeply concerned since she did not have anyone who would be able to assist her with this situation. Time was of the essence to make arrangements. Officer Spencer paused all of her other tasks to ensure Communications, CPS, and the school were contacted to ensure the safety of her daughter. This assistance provided relief to both the resident and daughter.
Corporal B. Serrano.
During April 2024, Corporal B. Serrano has been called upon to assist officers and supervisors throughout the Forsyth County Law Enforcement Detention Center on multiple occasions. Corporal Serrano has supervised Intake, conducted searches for contraband, and stayed beyond his normal shift to assist other detention security teams. Corporal Serrano has displayed the core values of the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office, the meaning of teamwork and dedication; he can always be counted on when needed.
Corporal E. Musabyimana.
Corporal E. Musabyimana is assigned to the Classification Department of the Forsyth County Law Enforcement Detention Center (LEDC). Corporal Musabyimana temporarily assumed the duties of the program manager at the LEDC in December 2023. With minimum training and being assigned to other areas of responsibility, Corporal Musabyimana made time to learn these additional tasks while ensuring other areas continued to run smoothly. In an election year, the program manager is extremely busy with organizing and implementing voter registration for the residents. COVID restrictions eased up in 2024 and many more residential programs started back at the LEDC. Corporal Musabyimana was responsible for making a schedule for Bible studies, Sunday worship services, and Muslim services, just to name a few. She volunteers to work with the dayshift security teams on weekends. Corporal Musabyimana also voluntarily works weekends for Classification if something arises and the assigned person is unable to work their shift. She has a kind disposition and an easy going personality. Corporal Musabyimana’s friendly and polite demeanor are shining examples of what this agency is looking for in an employee. There’s no doubt, that Corporal Musabyimana will continue her efforts while striving to make the LEDC an enjoyable place to work.
Sergeant E. Rivera.
During this time of unprecedented staff shortages, Sergeant E. Rivera has constantly volunteered to help the D Team at the Forsyth County Law Enforcement Detention Center. Sergeant Rivera is currently assigned to the C Team which is the day shift on the opposite rotation. Quite often, Sergeant Rivera would get up as early as 3:00 AM so she could come in to assist the team in any way possible. She also consistently stays as late as 11:00 PM to help in Records. Sergeant Rivera has assisted with serving meals to the residents and providing escorts. In addition, she has responded to Charge Nurse Calls. Those on the D Team are not the only ones who benefit from the generosity of her time. She also volunteers to work with the B Team and then stays late to assist the A Team. Sergeant Rivera exhibits the behavior of a great leader, team player, and mentor to this agency.
Officer J. Jordan-Baker.
On April 18, 2024, at approximately 2:27 AM, Officer J. Jordan-Baker was assembling resident packets at the window in Records when he noticed a sheet, with a bottle and grey plastic bag attached to it, dangling outside the Forsyth County Law Enforcement Detention Center. Officer Jordan-Baker immediately contacted Lieutenant Bright and advised her of his observation. Lieutenant Bright and Sergeant Russell responded to the officer’s entrance outside and saw a bag being hoisted up to a broken window on a residential floor. Officers inside responded to the approximate location and located a broken window in a cell. The resident assigned to the cell was found to be breaking up cell phones and flushing contraband down the toilet. He was also throwing items out of the broken window. Once the resident was removed from the cell and relocated, officers confiscated broken pieces of cell phones and the grey bag that had been used to hoist items from outside. Officers also located several broken phones on the sidewalk below the broken window. Officer Jordan-Baker is commended for acting so quickly and with due diligence. His reaction to a unique observation prevented the possibility of additional contraband being introduced into the facility.
