Operation Clean Sweep Update

MEMPHIS – During the past week officers from the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) have completed additional, unannounced home visits on hundreds of sex offenders under community supervision.  During Operation Clean Sweep, Probation Parole Officers visited 250 homes across West Tennessee.  According to Alisha James, Assistant Commissioner Community Supervision, “Enhancing public safety is at the forefront of what we do every day.  Operation Clean Sweep is one more tool in our toolbox we use to keep the community safe.  This is a reminder that our officers are on the ground 24/7 and are always vigilant in their efforts to ensure the safety of every community in Tennessee.”

Community supervision of offenders consists of in-office visits, home visits, employment checks, and collateral checks with neighbors, friends, and family.  These additional, unannounced visits are another way the Tennessee Department of Correction is working to enhance public safety for Tennesseans.

During the West Tennessee operation, officers made three (3) arrests.  Four offenders had minor violations.  These offenders will be sanctioned and have follow-up visits with their supervising officer this week.  Similar operations will take place throughout the state in upcoming weeks.