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On July 1, 2021, Sheriff’s Deputy Jerome Atty was assigned at the Jackson County Detention Center when he was notified that a high-profile murder trial was in progress and a credible security violation was reported. He was reassigned to the Independence Courthouse for additional support to the court.
While the inmate was returning to the holding cell from the court room, he broke free from his leg restraint and ran from his attorney and the security detail assigned to him. All assigned security gave chase and called over the radio for assistance.
Deputy Atty immediately gave chase from his assigned location and could see other officers searching for the escapee. Using his knowledge of the area, physical prowess, and speed, he single handedly trapped the assailant in an area where he was able, at great personal risk, to apprehend the convicted felon.
His quick actions, training and abilities removed a threat to public safety from the County without harm to himself, the convicted felon, other officers or citizens.