05/28/2026
We would like to thank the Indiana Dept. of Corrections, along with their inmate workers, who designed and built this amazing new table for our squad room. The project was ultimately spearheaded by Lt. Riley Houghton whom reached out to an old friend at the DOC, requesting assistance in creating the table.
To quote Lt. Houghton;
"For me I wanted to do this as more than just a piece of furniture for the squad room. It was meant to serve as a symbol of brotherhood, tradition, and shared purpose within the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.
Throughout history, tribes, warriors, and communities have gathered around a common table or fire. It is around those places that stories are shared, lessons are passed down, hardships are carried together, and brotherhoods are formed.
Law enforcement is no different. Deputies spend long hours together, face difficult situations together, and carry burdens that most people will never fully understand. Those shared experiences and hardships create a bond that goes beyond simply working the same job.
I wanted this table to be something that gives back to the department and to the men who work here every day. The engraved seal in the center represents pride, commitment to the community, and the tradition of service that each deputy becomes part of.
My hope is that when deputies gather around that table, whether after a difficult call, during training, or simply sharing a meal or conversation, it serves as a reminder that they are part of a team, a brotherhood, and a profession built on service, sacrifice, and loyalty."
