December 2007 Meritorious Awards Ceremony
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Police Officer of the Month Pete Goody
Police Marine Officer Pete Goody was chosen as December's Officer of the Month because he demonstrates superior decision making skills when faced with life threatening situations on Jacksonville's waterways.
(photo left) Sheriff Rutherford and Officer Goody at the awards ceremony. |
Corrections Officer of the Month Harlan J. Peterson
Corrections Officer Harlan J. Peterson received the Corrections Officer of the Month award because of the diligent way he performs his duties at the Pre-Trial Detention Facility.
(photo right) Sheriff Rutherford and Corrections Officer Peterson at the awards ceremony. |
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Civilian of the Month Emma Barnard
Emma Barnard, Account Clerk, from the Community Transition Center (CTC) was honored as December's Civilian of the Month because of her excellent investigative skills and attention to detail.
(photo left) Sheriff Rutherford and Ms. Emma Barnard at the awards ceremony. |
Reserve Officer of the Month James J. Smith
James J. Smith received December's Reserve Officer of the Month award because he consistently does the right thing at the right time.
(photo right) Sheriff Rutherford and Reserve Officer Smith.
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Police Sergeant of the Month Gary S. Cobb
Police Sergeant Gary S. Cobb won the Police Sergeant of the Month because of the excellent example he sets for the officers in Zone 2.
(photo left) Sheriff Rutherford and Sergeant Gary Cobb at the awards ceremony.
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Six Pillars Award Recipient Retired Police Officer T. Dewayne Singleterry
Retired Police Officer Dewayne Singleterry received the Six Pillars of Character Award because he and his family displayed all of the Six Pillars of Character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship when they recently added five children to their family. The Singleterry's became the legal guardians of the children after their mother passed away following a three year battle with cancer.
The award is given in partnership with Character Counts in Jacksonville, a local non-profit organization. Click here for more information about the 6-Pillars of Character Award.
(photo right) Ms. Tori Benjamin, Executive Director,Character Counts in Jacksonville and Dewayne Singleterry at the Dec. awards ceremony.
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