These
Sheriff’s Office Employees and
Outstanding Citizens have risen above and beyond expectations and we are extremely honored to recognize their exceptional work.
Please help us say “
Thank You” for their dedication, sacrifice and hard work.
Great Job All and
Thank you!!
Please remember, each and every day, ALL of our deputies and staff proudly serve you, the citizens of
Spokane County and do so with dedication, honor and professionalism.
The "Sheriff's
Star"
Award recipients are chosen by
Sheriff Knezovich for their outstanding job performance, dedication and professionalism.
Outstanding
Citizen Award
Rami Nixon
Tracy Mullins
Christopher Thomas
Liz
Fish
Shawn Worstell
Debbie Wiechert
Medal of Merit
Gary Smith Lieutenant
Randy Watts Deputy
Travis Pendell Deputy
Kenneth Scott Detective
Annual Unit Merit Citation
Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Investigative
Task Force: Due to the diligence, patience and tenacity of this unit, over 40 residential burglaries in
North Spokane were linked and the perpetrators were taken into custody. The stolen items recovered were returned to their rightful owners. The two suspects involved were charged with approximately
200 felonies. Our community is a safer place because of the members of this unit's extraordinary work on these cases! It is an honor to count you all as members of our
TEAM! Thank you!!
Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Unit: The dedicated, determined and skilled individuals of this unit came together and demonstrated what "Teamwork" is all about! Your combined work ethic gathering evidence in a triple
Homicide/Arson case, and working the crime scene that covered a ten-day time-frame was more intense than most. It is an honor to count you ALL as part of our TEAM. Thank you!
Spokane County Sheriff’s Office
Emergency Operations
Team: In recognition of your dedication and personal sacrifices the members of this team gave in order to serve our local communities. You put yourselves in harm's way in all sorts of weather conditions. Your specialized skills were utilized to locate drowning victims and investigate accident and crime scenes that were related to water incidents. The rigorous and continued training also takes time away from family and friends. It is an honor to have the
E.O.T. Unit as part of our TEAM. Thank you ALL!
Annual Unit Merit Award
Spokane County Sheriff’s Office
Explorers Post # 088
In recognition of this volunteer unit that has demonstrated a dedication and reliability that is above reproach. You all represent the
Sheriff's Office in the most professional manner possible and serve as an "example to" and a "helping hand" for other
Explorer Posts. This unit has donated 5,
300 hours serving in security, training, community events and outreach programs. It is with great pride and honor that I count you ALL as part of our TEAM. Thank you!
Life-Saving Award
Michael Keys Deputy
In recognition of your extraordinary actions responding to a fire call. Due to your swift response in moving the victim to a safer area and tending to his urgent medical need in getting him to breathe again, he survived the ordeal. Your dedication and commitment to the citizens of this community are to be highly commended. Thank you for being a valued member of our TEAM!
Christopher Bylow Deputy
On May 24,
2015, you answered a "check the welfare" call, which turned into an attempted suicide. Due to your swift response without regard to your own personal safety, this individual survived and was able to receive the medical help he so desperately needed. Your dedication and commitment to the citizens of this community are extraordinary. Thank you for being a valued member of our TEAM!
Steve Stipe
Deputy
Sheriff’s Star Award
Ron Nye Deputy
Robert Chrisilaw
Sergeant, Retired
Active Honor Guard
- published: 09 Oct 2015
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