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On June 22, Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office hosted their Service Award Ceremony. This event celebrated the dedication and hard work by members of the Sheriff’s Office during COVID.
“I want to acknowledge the utmost professionalism of our staff, who work day in and day out, exemplifying integrity and strength in a complex and often dangerous work environment. Our administrative staff, detention officers, detectives, patrol officers, school resource officers, and every member of our agency play a vital role in the criminal justice system and help serve our community as the premier leader in 21st Century Law Enforcement,” shares Buncombe Sheriff Quentin Miller.
During this event, the following Deputies who have earned their Advanced and Intermediate Law Enforcement Certificate were recognized:
Intermediate Law Enforcement Certificates:
Bobby Anders – Intermediate
Bobby Anders – Intermediate Service
April Barnette – Intermediate
Michael Davis – Intermediate
Ethan Gibbs – Intermediate
Nathan Honeycutt – Intermediate
Tawny Jones – Intermediate
Jonathan Ray – Intermediate
Joshua Sims – Intermediate
Captain Angela Tullis – Intermediate
Captain Angela Tullis – Intermediate Service
Aaron Uldricks – Intermediate Detention Officer
Detective Sgt. Mark Walker – Intermediate
Detective Sgt. Mark Walker – Intermediate Service
Advanced Law Enforcement Certificates:
Bobby Anders – Advanced
James Timothy Bradley – Advanced
James Timothy Bradley – Advanced Service
Thomas Kevin Bradley – Advanced
Sgt. Robert Foster – Advanced
Sgt. Sarah Holmes – Advanced
Nathan Honeycutt – Advanced
Sgt. Mandy Ladd – Advanced
Linzey McMahan – Advanced
Paul O’Connor – Advanced
Dane Onderdonk – Advanced
Jared Porshia – Advanced
Jonathan David Ray – Advanced
Mark A Russell – Advanced
Mark A Russell – Advanced Service
Captain Angela Tullis – Advanced
Detective Sgt. Mark Walker – Advanced
During the ceremony those who have recently retired from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office were recognized for their service to our community.
Bobby Anders, 16 years of service
Nick Baxevanis, 11 years of service
Captain Kevin Calhoun, 15 years of service
Lieutenant Courtney Mumm, 26 years of service
Sergeant Kelli Tinsley, 26 years of service
Lieutenant Jeffrey Eaton, 24 years of service
Sergeant Mike Sparks, 27 years of service
Deputies and Detention Officers often intervene in dangerous or quickly evolving situations as part of their duties. During the past two years a number of these situations involved individuals trying to harm themselves and Deputies or Detention Officers heroically intervened.
The following Life Saving Awards were presented:
Lt. Dustin Meissner
Andy Raines
Karen Luck
Derek Reed
Pete Watkins
Jason Ratcliff
Wendy Rathbone
Christopher Centola
Dean Clontz
Sgt. Robert Foster
Joseph Gorman
Sheriff Commendations and Service Awards in recognition of leadership, commitment and service to the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office were also presented:
Sheriff Commendation: Sgt. Bryan Freeborn
Sheriff Commendation: Keenan Nesbitt
Sheriff Commendation: Matthew Owenby
Sheriff Commendation: David Reed
Sheriff Commendation: Aaron Sarver
BCSO SERVE Volunteer Service Award: Rafael Jimenez
BCSO Civilian Employee of the Year: Henrietta Shook
BCSO Investigator of the Year: Detective Tawny Jones
BCSO Courts Deputy of the Year: Tesha McBeth
BCSO Detention Deputy of the Year: Jennifer Maney
BCSO Detention Supervisor of the Year: Sgt. Bryan Rowland
BCSO School Resource Officer of the Year: Jared Porshia
BCSO Enforcement Supervisor: Lt. Kelly Ball
BCSO Deputy of the Year: Sgt. Sarah Holmes
Congratulations to those recognized for their achievements, dedication, service, and commitment to Buncombe County.