Tennessee Sheriffs Association

Tnsavin -statewide automated victim information notification. Tnsavin is a program to increase the safety of victims of crime, law enforcement, criminal justice personnel and the general public by providing access to timely information concerning the custody status of offenders in county jails. Victims and other concerned citizens can register anonymously to be notified in the event of an offenders release, transfer, or escape. The vin system is provider by a sole-source provider appriss. The tn department of finance & administration & the office of criminal justice programs are authorized to provide an annual grant from the victim notification fund.

Provided support services for training and education Tennessee 95 counties Sheriffs & their deputies along with other employees on current law enforcement procedures and practices. Also, updating them on legal issues that arise each year.the Association also provides scholarships to students connected to law enforcement in various institutions of higher education. The Association also monitors proposed legislation in the tenneesse general assembly and advises Sheriffs and legislators of their effect on law enforcement in Tennessee.