End-of-the-Year Awards
12/15/2022
Each year Sheriff Jeff Shaver hosts an End-of-the-Year Awards celebration for Sheriff's Office employees.
During this meeting, Sheriff Shaver and Chief Deputy Summerford presented awards to show their appreciation to many Deputies and Corrections Officers for their outstanding performances during the past year while serving and protecting the residents of Cherokee County and for their dedication to the Sheriff's Office.
A Medal of Valor was awarded, posthumously, to Corporal Keith Morgan and his presented to his wife. Corporal Morgan passed away in February of this year as a result of contracting COVID-19 while selflessly serving the citizens of Cherokee County.
Pictured below are Deputies and Corrections Officers that received an award for going above and beyond in their daily duties.
Sgt. Bubba Snead, Inv. Michael Green, and Inv. Stephen Hooks awarded with Firearms Instructors |
Inv. Stephen Hooks was awarded for 25 Years of Service in Law Enforcement |
Inv. Michael Green was awarded for Highest Number of Criminal Cases and for the Outstanding Service Award |
Inv. Jeremy Stepps was awarded with the Sheriff's Star of Excellence |
Cpl. Reserve Deputy Garry Thompson was awarded for 5 Years of Service with the Sheriff's Office and for Outstanding Support to the Sheriff's Office with the Most Reserve Volunteer Hours. |
Court Security Deputy Paul McDonald was awarded with 42 Years of Service in Law Enforcement |
Correction Officer Shawn Pence was awarded with the Outstanding Service Award |
Deputy Rex Leath was awarded for 38 Years of Service in Law Enforcement |
Correction Officer Sgt. Amanda Hamilton was awarded with the Hound Dog Award for B-Shift, along with CO Bill Bishop and CO Devin Smith (not pictured) |
Deputy Phillip Stone was awarded for 34 Years of Service in Law Enforcement |
Correction Officer Sgt. Alyssa Lugo was awarded with the Life Saver Award |
SRO Deputy Tracy Nelson was awarded for 32 Years of Service in Law Enforcement |
Deputy Jonah Smith was awarded for Most I/O Reports and Most Miles Patrolled |
Sheriff Shaver awarded with 41 Years of Service in Law Enforcement |
Deputy Dakota Deberry was awarded for Most DUI Arrests |
Cpl. Keith Morgan's Wife, Leanna, accepting the Medal of Valor |
Cpl. Kyle Newton was awarded for Most Warrants Served |
Cpl. Mike Farrell was awarded for having 32 Years of Service in Law Enforcement |
Cpl. Daniel Holcomb was awarded for 5 Years of Service with the Sheriff's Office, Completion of K9 Training School, Most Recovered Stolen Vehicles, and Most Warrantless Arrests |
Cpl. Tony Pettitt was awarded for Most Civil Papers Served |
Lt. Nick Vaughn was awarded with the Chief's Leadership Award |
Firearms TopShot Award was presented to Cpl. Daniel Holcomb on A-Shift Patrol, Deputy Jonah Smith on B-Shift Patrol, and Inv. Jeremy Stepps for Investigations. |