Officer Angela Robbins, Detention Officer at the Greene County Jail, will celebrate her 8 year anniversary in law enforcement in just a few short months. 

A class of 1984 Greene County High School graduate, Robbins began her career with the agency after working for many years at a textile mill. When the mill closed she found herself in need of work. A Detention Officer position came available at the jail and Robbins seized the opportunity. 

"It has been a great experience for me. I really enjoy working with people, both my co-workers and the inmates," said Robbins. "It's a secure career and it has enabled me to learn more about the law," she continued.

Officer Robbins primary responsibilities consist of ensuring the premises are secure at all times and processing inmates when they come in. "Our main goal is to make sure things run smoothly and the inmates are taken care of. If they need medical attention it's important for them to receive care. Our department goes out each day in an effort to ensure that the public is safe and satisfied with the work we do here," said Robbins.

It hasn't been all work for Officer Robbins. Two years after joining the agency Robins met her husband, then a Greene County Sheriff's Deputy, and they have been married for 4 years. "Meeting my husband has definitely been a highlight of my career," Robbins laughs.

One of the things Robbins appreciates the most about the agency is the positive atmosphere there is. When her Aunt passed away last year the loss was difficult for her. "They (the agency) were so good to me. Everyone called and checked on me. They sent me encouraging notes and flowers and stopped in to see if there was anything I needed. We're like a family," shared Robbins. "When we suddenly lost Chief Deputy Roberts we all banded together like family. That was tough... we miss him."

Officer Robbins enjoys serving the community and is very proud of the work she does for the Greene County Sheriff's office. "Working under Sheriff Houston has been a wonderful experience and I'm looking forward to many more years as apart of the agency. In the future, I hope to someday become a supervisor at the jail."

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U.S. Supreme Court: 1968, Haynes v. U.S.:  Haynes, a convicted felon, was convicted of unlawful possession of an unregistered short-barreled shotgun. He argued that for a convicted felon to register a gun was effectively an announcement to the government that he was breaking the law and that registration violated his Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination. The court, by an 8 - 1 margin, agreed, concluding:  "We hold that a proper claim of the constitutional privilege against self-incrimination provides a full defense to prosecutions either for failure to register a firearm, or for possession of an unregistered firearm."  

So, when these gun registration schemes are announced, be very aware that only lawful gun-owners are required to register their firearms.  Unlawful owners are exempted from registration laws due to their constitutional protection against self-incrimination.  Amazing, but true.  

Learn more at : 

http://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/390/85/