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Thursday, May 22, 2008

Jackson County CrimeStoppers and Optimist Club Give Special Awards

By Sid Riley
"Officer of the Year", and "Rookie of the Year" Awards are announced at Fallen Hero’s Ceremony on Tuesday. *See related story below
As part of the Fallen Hero’s Ceremony held on the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department front lawn Tuesday morning, the Jackson County CrimeStoppers and the Jackson County Optimists Club announced the recipients’ of several special awards.
For the Marianna Police Department the "Officer of the Year" award went to Sgt. Michael Mears, and the Marianna Police Department "Rookie of the Year" was awarded to Officer Cheree’ Edwards. The Sneads Police Department "Officer of the Year" is Officer Brett Preston, for the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department the "Officer of the Year" is Corporal John Hill, and the "Rookie of the Year" is Officer Jerry Basford.
Special awards for meritorious service were given to Capt. John Dennis and Sheriff John McDaniel.

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