Officer Colin C. Upson was the Police Officer of the Month because of the excellent results he has delivered since coming to Zone 5 in 2005.

Photo left:
Sheriff Rutherford and Police Officer Colin C. Upson at the July 26, 2007 awards ceremony.

Corrections Officer Jerry Balderson was the Corrections Officer of the Month because of his analytical abilities.  

Photo right:
Sheriff Rutherford and Corrections Officer Jerry Balderson at the July 26, 2007 awards Ceremony.

Police Emergency Communications Officer John Ortiz was July's Civilian of the Month because of his excellent call handling skills and his ability to remain calm under extreme pressure. 

Photo left:
Sheriff John Rutherford and PECO John Ortiz at the July 26, 2007 awards ceremony.

Police Sergeant Avelino S. Elegino
Avelino "Gino" was July's Police Supervisor of the Month because his experience, leadership and values serve as strong motivation for his officers in the Zone 3 Community Oriented Policing Strategies (COPS) Unit.
 

Photo left:
Sheriff Rutherford and Police Sergeant Elegino at the July ceremony.

Corrections Sergeant Roberta V. Noegel was the Corrections Sergeant for July because of the many years of dedication she has demonstrated toward her job, her fellow officers and the JSO family.

Although Corrections Sergeant Roberta V. Noegel was unable to attend the ceremony, her work and dedication is still valued by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

Officer Michael Duckworth received the Six Pillars of Character award because he  helped make the potentially devastating event for a  British family a positive memory of  Jacksonville and the Sheriff's Office.   

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Photo right: Sheriff Rutherford and Police Officer Michael Duckworth from Zone 2.