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Sheriff's Deputies from the Henry County Sheriff's Office have received many honors and special recognitions from both the public and private sectors of the community over the years. Below are some of these recognitions.
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General awards given to the Henry County Sheriff's Office have included special recognition from the National Sheriff's Association, the Illinois Sheriff's Association, the National Child Safety Council, and Mother's Against Drunk Driving (M.A.D.D.). Henry County Sheriff's Office has been recognized by the National Child Safety Council for continued service to the safety of children in our community and was named a "Super Hero of our Streets and Highways" by M.A.D.D.
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KLJB-TV "Officer of the Month"
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Unfortunately, KLJB-TV no longer recognizes local law enforcement officers through an "Officer of the Month" feature. During its time on the air, however, several Henry County Sheriff's Deputies received this honor for their actions. Those that received the "Officer of the Month" award were:
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| Date |
Deputy |
Recognized for |
| July, 1988 |
Capt. Stephen J. Dooley |
Capture of escaped prisoner from Stark County Jail |
| November, 1989 |
Deputy Rick Lack |
Saved choking victim |
| June, 1990 |
Sgt. Thomas Belowske |
Saved subject threatening to jump off railroad bridge |
| June, 1991 |
Deputy Jeffrey B. Happach |
Community service through the D.A.R.E. program |
| June, 1992 |
Inv. Jerry Hamilton |
Rescued victim from burning building |
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| Telecommunicator of the Year |
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This award is given annually by Trinity Hospital in the Quad Cities. It recognizes outstanding achievement in the area of Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD). Telecommunicators from the Henry County Sheriff's Office who have received this award are:
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| Year |
Telecommunicator Deputy |
Recognized for |
| 1995 |
Joanne Boggs |
Motor vehicle accident with severe trauma |
| 2003 |
Missy Short |
Birth of baby while enroute to hospital |
| 2006 |
Lisa Modro |
Infant rescued from pool |
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Other Honors received by the Henry County Sheriff's Office include:
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| Date |
Deputy |
Recognized for |
| May, 2000 |
Sheriff Gib Cady |
Outstanding Community Service of the Year |
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