On Dec 11, the Franklin County Association of Deputy Sheriffs’ hosted the annual Franklin County Law Enforcement Christmas Dinner and Awards Banquet. Over 100 local law enforcement officers and family members attended the event held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Union. The awards were presented by Sheriff Gary Toelke.
Front row, left to right: Retiree of 23 years, Sgt. Jessica Venable; Detective of the Year, Det. Sgt. Dan Haley; Patrol Deputy of the Year, Dep. Delbert Bullock; Deputy of the Year, Dep. Tyson Jones; Detention Deputy of the Year, Dep. Tom Mesey; and Retiree of 38 years, Cpl. Janice Crews.
Back row, left to right: Deputy of the Year, Dep. Scott Duck; Sheriff Gary F. Toelke; Communications Officer of the Year, Officer Samantha Houttuin; Civil Deputy of the Year, Dep. Dale Goodwin; and Administrator of the Year, Lt. Mike Schatz.
Not pictured: Supervisor of the Year, Sgt. Mike de la Torre; Retiree of 27 years, Dep. Luther Isgriggs; and Retiree of 28 years, Dep. Warren “Spike” Huff.
“We are honored to host this event each year to recognize the outstanding dedication and service of local law enforcement to the Franklin County community,” stated Cpl. Travis Blankenship, president.