Commendation Photos

 

Sheriff Kochanowski presents Corrections Officer I Brandon Hornseth (far right) and Corrections Officer I Dave Wallace with Commendations.

On September 27th 2008 Corrections Officer I Brandon Hornseth and Corrections Officer I Dave Wallace were on duty when an inmate made a suicide attempt.  The quick response of these officers, in a very critical and stressful situation prevented the inmate for completing the attempt.

Both of these officer have worked in the jail a short time, but because of the devotion, dedication, professionalism and training in corrections they saved the life of an inmate. Together they showed a great team effort and the ability to remain calm during a life-threatening situation.
Sheriff Kochanowski presents Corrections Officer III Jonathan Ogden with a commendation for his work at the Saline County Juvenile Center.

On August 30, 2007 while on duty Ogden heard unusual sounds coming from a cell causing him to respond to that cell.  Ogden's quick intervention prevented an inmate from completing a suicide attempt.

 

Lt. Kochanowski, Juvenile Center Director,  observes the commendation presentation.
Sheriff Kochanowski congratulates (left to right) Lieutenant Mike Smith, Captain Brian Shea, Reserve Deputy Paul Gebhardt, Deputy Shawn Carnes and Mounted Patrol Deputy Robert Northcutt for their work on December 29, 2006.

These officers were recognized for their professionalism, concern for their fellow man, dedication to duty and courage for the way they handled an extremely dangerous event that involved an intoxicated mentally unstable individual who was intent on harming himself.  Our officers displayed the true meaning of being a law enforcement officer in the way they handled this incident by bringing it to a successful conclusion with no one being injured.
Sheriff Kochanowski presents Deputy Shawn Carnes with a Commendation for his work.

In the early morning hours of May 26, 2006 officers of this agency responded to a Kwik Shop to assist a police officer with a very dangerous kidnap suspect who he was having trouble arresting.  Due to the quick response and professional actions the suspect was arrested, the kidnap victim was rescued, the suspect who was attempting to escape was stopped, his suicide attempt was averted and no one was seriously injured.
Sheriff Kochanowski presents Deputy Jabe Jacquart with a Commendation for his work.

In the early morning hours of May 26, 2006 officers of this agency responded to a Kwik Shop to assist a police officer with a very dangerous kidnap suspect who he was having trouble arresting.  Due to the quick response and professional actions the suspect was arrested, the kidnap victim was rescued, the suspect who was attempting to escape was stopped, his suicide attempt was averted and no one was seriously injured.

 
Sheriff Kochanowski presents Deputy Patrick Queen with a Commendation for his work.

In the early morning hours of May 26, 2006 officers of this agency responded to a Kwik Shop to assist a police officer with a very dangerous kidnap suspect who he was having trouble arresting.  Due to the quick response and professional actions the suspect was arrested, the kidnap victim was rescued, the suspect who was attempting to escape was stopped, his suicide attempt was averted and no one was seriously injured.