Chenango County Sheriff’s Office recognizes officers
NORWICH – The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office held its 26th annual award ceremony on April 13, with 80 law enforcement members recognized for their work and daily struggles in the criminal justice system.
The award ceremony took place at the Northeast Classic Car Museum and began with Chenango County Sheriff Ernest R. Cutting Jr. recognizing the difficulty of the tasks the sheriff’s office is responsible for completing on a daily basis while understaffed.
Cutting said the sheriff’s office has entered a time of constant hiring and training, where the office loses an average of 23 people a year.
He said because of the staffing shortages, law enforcement members have been working extra shifts to "get the job done," and it continues to place a tremendous burden on those who have decided to stay.
Cutting thanked his current staff members for their commitment and said, “Your efforts are appreciated, and you are appreciated."
This year the sheriff's office established two awards honoring the memories of prior law enforcement members. The first award, the Sergeant Michael R. Friot award, honors a member of the corrections division who best exemplifies the dedication and professionalism of Friot. The award was given to Corrections Officer Gabriel Tennant.
The Joseph J. Benenati, Jr. award, honors a sheriff's office member for, "Outstanding dedication to the field of law enforcement and corrections," and was given to Patrol Lieutenant Richard Cobb.
Sergeants Jerrod Hitt and Gary Miller were recognized as the patrol division top guns for a perfect score of 250 points on the range, along with Deputy Bret Bowen for scoring a near perfect 249 points.
In the corrections division, top guns included Corporal Kenneth Haynes scoring 248.5 points, Corrections Officer Korbin Neudel, scoring 245.5 points, and Corrections Officer David Burdick scoring 244.25 points.
Over 70 others were also recognized for their outstanding commitment to the criminal justice system.
“While our awards committee has selected several officers to receive formal awards – for those who stood out in many situations last year – all staff are deserving of an award,” said Cutting.
The event was attended by government officials including Doug Cannistra representing New York State Senator James L. Seward, Joseph Angelino representing New York State Assemblyman Clifford W. Crouch, Assemblyman Gary D. Finch, and District Director Patrick Cameron.
The award ceremony took place at the Northeast Classic Car Museum and began with Chenango County Sheriff Ernest R. Cutting Jr. recognizing the difficulty of the tasks the sheriff’s office is responsible for completing on a daily basis while understaffed.
Cutting said the sheriff’s office has entered a time of constant hiring and training, where the office loses an average of 23 people a year.
He said because of the staffing shortages, law enforcement members have been working extra shifts to "get the job done," and it continues to place a tremendous burden on those who have decided to stay.
Cutting thanked his current staff members for their commitment and said, “Your efforts are appreciated, and you are appreciated."
This year the sheriff's office established two awards honoring the memories of prior law enforcement members. The first award, the Sergeant Michael R. Friot award, honors a member of the corrections division who best exemplifies the dedication and professionalism of Friot. The award was given to Corrections Officer Gabriel Tennant.
The Joseph J. Benenati, Jr. award, honors a sheriff's office member for, "Outstanding dedication to the field of law enforcement and corrections," and was given to Patrol Lieutenant Richard Cobb.
Sergeants Jerrod Hitt and Gary Miller were recognized as the patrol division top guns for a perfect score of 250 points on the range, along with Deputy Bret Bowen for scoring a near perfect 249 points.
In the corrections division, top guns included Corporal Kenneth Haynes scoring 248.5 points, Corrections Officer Korbin Neudel, scoring 245.5 points, and Corrections Officer David Burdick scoring 244.25 points.
Over 70 others were also recognized for their outstanding commitment to the criminal justice system.
“While our awards committee has selected several officers to receive formal awards – for those who stood out in many situations last year – all staff are deserving of an award,” said Cutting.
The event was attended by government officials including Doug Cannistra representing New York State Senator James L. Seward, Joseph Angelino representing New York State Assemblyman Clifford W. Crouch, Assemblyman Gary D. Finch, and District Director Patrick Cameron.
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