Floyd County Sheriff's Office annual awards

 

Media release: The Sheriff's Office held its Annual Meeting, Wednesday January 17, 2012.  Employees were praised on their great contributions and the work performed throughout the 2011 year.  Sheriff Burkhalter, Chief Deputy Tom Caldwell and fellow Command Staff members applauded the efforts of and thanked all employees for their contributions and involvement in acquiring national accreditation.  The Sheriff praised FCSO staff while noting employees "earned the award he just received it on their behalf".  The attainment of accreditation was a goal realized and an accomplishment which will fulfill as well as strengthen the positive force that we strive to be in our community.

Each year, employees are selected for the work demonstrated throughout the year and are named EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR for that Division.  Winners of our annual awards were as follows:

2011 JOE ADAMS COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

(Employee(s) who exemplify positive efforts through volunteerism and humanitarianism).  This award is presented in memory of Sheriff Joe Adams (1953-1973) for contributions to our community as a whole.

There are two awardees for this category FY2011:

2011 JOE ADAMS COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

MAJ. ROBERT SAPP

·        Major Sapp has been a major source of energy and enthusiasm for our employees and in helping us nurture and grow together.  Bob was instrumental in raising funds for the Sheriff's Youth Initiative, which is strictly operated and funded by donations from the community.  His idea for "Zombieland" permitted a "thrill" of a time to adventurers while giving us the means to continue educating our children and heightening the awareness of the community through various drug awareness and intervention programs, i.e. C.H.A.M.P.S., Meth Awareness, Gang Activity, etc.  Maj. Sapp has been employed with the Floyd County Sheriff's Office since January 1, 2011.

 

 

 

 

2^nd RecipienT of the 2011 JOE ADAMS COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

CPL. WILLIAM "GHEE" WILSON

 

·        Cpl. Wilson volunteered numerous hours throughout the year and conducted several fundraisers to help provide services to numerous children during the year and at Christmas.  Ghee is always the first person to step up with ideas and resources.  Cpl Wilson has been employed with the Floyd County Sheriff's Office since September 1, 2005.

 

 

 

 

 

2011 JAIL OPERATIONS EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR                          

JAIL OFFICER JIM PILGRIM

·        Dep. Pilgrim was noted by the Employee Recognition Committee as being an employee who exceeds what is expected or required to perform his job.  Pilgrim is also as "an extremely dedicated hard worker, who takes the initiative to do what has to be done without being asked to."  He always helps coworkers and never complains about assignments.  Officer Pilgrim is a joy to be around and has been employed with the Floyd County Sheriff's Office since March 17, 1999.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2011 FIELD OPERATIONS EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR      

DEPUTY JACOB PLEDGER

 

·        Dep. Pledger was noted by the Employee Recognition Committee as being one who demonstrates exceptional dedication and initiative and is always eager to work.  He is an example of a fine young man who has unlimited potential.   He goes out of his way to help other employees and officers and has a positive attitude about work.  Pledger has impressed on his peers that he is an example of what any officer can become by giving the same effort and hard work.  Dep. Pledger has been employed with the Floyd County Sheriff's Office since April 7, 2009.

 

 

 

 

2011 P.I.G. AWARD

MAJOR TOMMY MCGUIRE was awarded the P.I.G. Award (P.I.G. is the acronym for Pride, Integrity & Guts)

·        Major McGuire demonstrated determination, humility and honor, in the face of serious challenges in 2011 and still put his fellow employees first, despite his own personal infirmity.  Major McGuire selflessness is genuine and his concern for his fellowman is pure.  Not only are we proud of him but we are honored and privileged to work with a perfect example of an officer and a gentleman.  Major McGuire is a 35 year veteran of law enforcement.

 

 

 

 

 

  

EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER-4^TH QUARTER 2011

 

·        Officer Kerri Chapman was selected as the Employee of the Quarter, 4^th Quarter of 2011.  Keri was voted by her peers to be someone who works continuously with a positive attitude and cooperates with co-workers in order to achieve common goals of the office.  She is always willing to "jump right in whether it is helping victims recovering from a tornado or helping with programs such as the Sheriff Santa or helping a co-worker in need."  Kerri presents a drive to succeed and to do her job efficiently and accurately.  Kerri works to foster a collaborative effort through communication and cooperation with her fellow peers.  Kerri is now training as a TAC Operator and works in the Sheriffs intelligence office.  Jail Officer Chapman has been employed with the Floyd County Sheriff's Office since March 19, 2001.

 

 

The Floyd County Sheriff's Office proudly announces these award winners for a job well done!  Each employee was encouraged to participate in our volunteer opportunities and to keep up their dedicated efforts to work as a team and to be Positive in Our Community!