He also encouraged employees to carry their gun while operating any department vehicle away from the headquarters.
The memo — which was directed to office-type personnel, not deputies — came Friday after recent attacks against police officers across the country over the past two weeks.
In the memo, Jones also urged employees to plan their attire appropriately and carry their weapon discreetly when in public view.
Anyone entering the correctional facility must secure their weapon and ammunition in the lock box prior to entering the jail compound, he wrote.
Personnel must adhere to all CCW guidelines when off-premises, including observation of posted signs on any businesses, banks and government buildings prohibiting concealed carry, he wrote.
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