Commendations to be Given to Sheriff's Office Staff Who Ensured Christmas Came for Child
Oconee County Sheriff Scott Berry says he's proud that deputies and 911 operators "went above and beyond" on Christmas Day to replace stolen presents for a little girl.
Deputies and 911 operators who pooled their personal money together and drove to a 24-hour store in Athens early Christmas morning to replace stolen presents for a little girl are receiving written commendations. Sheriff Scott Berry said he recommended the formal recognitions for service that "went above and beyond." "They improvised and adapted and absolutely did a great job of trying to give a little girl a Christmas," he said Monday. The recognition is being given to Deputy Steve Shaffer, Sgt. Robert Elder, Senior C/O Officer Jennifer Elder, Senior C/O Officer Beth Hale and Officer Beth Epps. "They have pride in the agency, they have pride in Oconee County and it's demonstrated daily in little things like this," Berry remarked. "A lot …
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Brandi
5:13 pm on Thursday, January 3, 2013
I know all of these guys and gals and I am not surprised by their generosity! The dispatchers never get enough credit for the amazing jobs they do. more ›