The Patriot
Worn in Dedication to the defense and protection of the United States Flag and our Country. A symbol of our oath to support the Constitution of the United States.
This Citation is worn by all sworn members of the Bent County Sheriff's Office.
MEDAL OF HONOR
The Medal of Honor is awarded for an outstanding act in the line of duty with substantial risk to the safety of the Deputy's Life
MERITORIOUS SERVICE
The Meritorious Service medal is awarded for a highly unusual accomplishment under adverse conditions with some degree of hazard to life and limb to the nominee or where death or injury to a third party was prevented
GALLANTRY STAR
The Gallantry Star is awarded for the arrest of a person who is a major threat to the safety and security of the community
HONORABLE SERVICE
The Honorable Service Medal is awarded for a creditable act in the line of duty and is unusual in nature, showing initiative and accomplishment
J. SIX - 2015
EXCEPTIONAL DUTY
The Exceptional Duty medal is awarded for a creditable accomplishment to duty or service to the public
J. SIX - 2013
LIFE SAVING AWARD
The Life saving citation is awarded for alert action in the saving of a life
1
WOUNDED IN COMBAT
The Wounded in Combat Citation is awarded for a wound received in the line of duty
1
The Sheriff's Citation
The Sheriff's citation is awarded for an act or achievement by a Sheriff or Undersheriff bringing acclaim to the Office and the Law Enforcement profession
F. Frazee- 2014
DRUG BUSTER
The Drug Buster Citation is awarded for the successful arrest of a major narcotic criminal
J. SIX - 2014
J. SIX - 2015
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
The Distinguished Service citation is awarded for a highly credible accomplishment bringing public acclaim to the Deputy, his/her Office or the Law Enforcement Profession as a result of training and devotion to duty or service to the public
W. TURNER - 2014
COMMUNITY SERVICE
The Community Service Citation is awarded for voluntary assistance which improved services for the community
1
GOOD CONDUCT
Good Conduct is awarded for one complete year without reprimand
J. SIX
W. Turner
F. Frazee
N. Robison
L. Elliott
DEPUTY OF THE YEAR
The Deputy of the Year citation is awarded to the Deputy that best demonstrates and continually promotes the Office's goals and mission.
2015 - J.SIX
2016 - L. ELLIOTT
2017 - N. ROBISON
2018 - L. ELLIOTT
EXCELLENCE IN TRAINING
Excellence in training is awarded for excellent performance in training
J. SIX - 2013
J. SIX - 2014
J. SIX - 2015
W. TURNER - 2016
L. ELLIOTT - 2017
W. TURNER - 2018
FIELD TRAINING OFFICER
FTO is worn by members that are designated Training Officers for the Bent County Sheriff's Office
J. SIX - SINCE 2012
N. ROBISON - SINCE 2015
W. TURNER - 2016
L. ELLIOTT - 2017
INSTRUCTOR
