1. On February 28, 2002, you responded to a person down call at 5506 Arrowhead Drive. You discovered that there was not one but two persons down. While EMS performed CPR on one victim you performed CPR on the other. Unfortunately only one victim survived but with your assistance both victims received medical attention as quickly as possible. As a direct result of your actions you prevented the loss of a human life.

2. On October 23, 2003, while looking for a missing person in Towne Lake Hills East. The missing person was located in a creek bed. You then pulled the person from the water and began rendering aid. As a direct result of your actions you prevented the loss of a human life.

On May 29, 2002, you responded to a domestic dispute call at 1345 Towne Lake Hills South. The offender had left the scene on foot and was attempting to end his life by cutting his wrist and throat. The offender was located and disarmed with the use of a beanbag round. Then you and other deputies were able to restrain the offender and begin administering first aid. As a direct result of your actions you helped prevent the loss of a human life.

On January 30, 2002, you responded to a motor vehicle accident on Ballground Road. You discovered that the driver was a diabetic and had allowed her blood sugar to drop. While another deputy administered first aid you directed traffic to keep the area safe and changed the tire on the victim's vehicle. As a direct result of your actions you helped prevent the loss of a human life.

On January 30, 2002, you responded to a motor vehicle accident on Ballground Road. You discovered that the driver was a diabetic and had allowed her blood sugar to drop. Ms. Bell states that she awoke to you giving her something to raise her blood sugar, and you were telling her that you knew it wasn't very good but she needed to eat it. As a direct result of your actions you prevented the loss of a human life.

On May 29, 2002, you responded to a domestic dispute call at 1345 Towne Lake Hills South. The offender had left the scene on foot and was attempting to end his life by cutting his wrist and throat. You were able to locate the subject and with the use of a beanbag round disarm him. Then you and other deputies were able to restrain the offender and begin administering first aid. As a direct result of your actions you helped prevent the loss of a human life.

On May 29, 2002, you responded to a domestic dispute call at 1345 Towne Lake Hills South. The offender had left the scene on foot and was attempting to end his life by cutting his wrist and throat. The offender was located and disarmed with the use of a beanbag round. Then you and other deputies were able to restrain the offender and begin administering first aid. As a direct result of your actions you helped prevent the loss of a human life.

On February 28, 2002, you responded to a person down call at 5506 Arrowhead Drive. You discovered that there was not one but two persons down. The father of the victims met you with some resistance you were able to calm him and allow EMS to perform their duties in safety. As a result of your actions you prevented the loss of a human life.

On October 23, 2003, while deputies were looking for a missing person in Towne Lake Hills East. You assisted with the search for the missing person. The missing person was located in a creek bed. You then went to bring other rescue personnel to the location where Lt. Locke was rendering aid. As a direct result of your actions you prevented the loss of a human life.

During the year of 2002, Deputy Rownd received three letters of commendation and appreciation for self initiated activity that led to an apprehension of a suspect or the prevention of a criminal act. On March 29th, during proactive patrol, Deputy Rownd noticed suspicious activity on school grounds that ultimately led to two arrests for hunting out of season. On August 6th, while off duty, Deputy Rownd was in his take home vehicle and monitoring the radio. He heard a BOLO on a bank robbery suspect, observed the suspect vehicle. He conducted a traffic stop that led to the arrest of a bank robber suspected in at least six cases. On August 15th, and after initiating a traffic stop, Deputy Rownd noticed smoke in the area and was able to connect his traffic stop to an arson in the area. Deputy Rownd received no adverse disciplinary actions and received all favorable performance evaluations.

During the year of 2002, Deputy Matthew Azaroff received three letters of commendation and appreciation for self initiated activity that led to an apprehension of a suspect or the prevention of a criminal act. On April 9th Deputy Azaroff heard a BOLO on a vehicle involved in an aggravated assault. He remembered being involved with this vehicle earlier, located it, and initiated a traffic stop. He placed the suspects in the his vehicle and surreptitiously recorded conversations leading to the identity of one suspect that had earlier run from him as well as their involvement in a recent burglary. This led to the apprehension of the suspects and recovery of stolen property. On August 18th, Deputy Azaroff responded to a suspicious person call. His investigative efforts led to the apprehension of a jail escapee and the recovery of a stolen vehicle. On September 16th, Deputy Azaroff responded to a possible theft of mail. Deputy Azaroff soon made an investigation into the theft which led to the clearance of more than sixty theft cases. Deputy Azaroff received no adverse disciplinary actions and received all favorable performance evaluations.

During the year of 2002, Detective Weber received numerous recommendations for letters of commendation as well as citizen letters of appreciation. Detective Weber was selected by the Sergeants of CID as the 2002 Moose Lodge Employee of the Year for the Criminal Investigation Division. One particular incident demonstrates the level of performance and continuous dedication to her chosen profession that rises to the level of Meritorious Service. At the end of 2001 and during the beginning of 2002, CID received repeated reports of thefts and assaults from one particular victim. In the true spirit of community oriented policing, Detective Weber took the initiative to get to know the victim, and meet with him at his home to determine a way of assisting in crime prevention. After developing suspects and locating them in jail, Detective Weber began receiving regular phone calls from the victim. Upon her return from vacation, she did not find any messages from him, and did not receive any over the next week. Due to the victim's alcohol abuse and high-risk lifestyle, his family had discontinued regular contact with him. Detective Weber did not allow this to shield her compassion from him. Fearing something may have happed to the victim, Det. Weber took her Lieutenant to the victim's home, and found what she feared. The victim had died and no one had missed him. It is this type of compassion, personal commitment, and personal involvement over that past 12 months that qualifies Det. Weber for this award.

Since Ms. Harris' assignment to the training unit she has continually worked to improve the effectiveness of the unit. She reorganized the systems used to maintain employee training records, course curriculums and schedules, and implemented a system of on-line course registration that has resulted in a higher percentage of our employees being accepted into training programs hosted by the Georgia Police Academy. Numerous officers with our agency and from other organizations have commended Janice for her work ethic, pleasant demeanor, and ability to get the job done. Her job performance allows the training staff to approach their duties secure in the knowledge that all of the behind the scenes administrative details have been handled in an exemplary fashion. As a result of Ms. Harris' job performance our deputies receive better training more often.

On April 28, 2002, the Cherokee County SWAT and Hostage Negotiations Team were called to Fannin County to assist with a situation there. You established communication with the suspect and talked with him intermittently for thirteen hours finally getting him to surrender without further bloodshed.

On July 10, 2002, you responded to a burglary at 456 Mill Creek Road. The subject had fled on foot upon the homeowner's arrival. Knowing this you did not just rush to the scene but searched the area and by doing this located one of the suspects for this burglary. The manner in which you handled this incident sets an excellent example for others to follow.

1. On July 20, 2002, you responded to what appeared to be a motor vehicle accident on Morgan Road. The vehicle was down a slight embankment and witnesses had seen the driver leave. Thinking the driver may return for the vehicle you waited in a nearby location and the driver did indeed return and set the vehicle on fire. The driver again fled but at the end of a lengthy foot pursuit you caught the driver and discovered that he had been solicited to burn the vehicle for the owner to defraud the insurance company.

2. On September 5, 2002, you had initiated contact with members of the Criminal Investigations Division at which time you asked them if there were any look outs to pass on. Investigator Steve Thompson told you that he was looking for an automobile with an Alabama license plate driven by a white female named Jill. Within fifteen minutes of leaving the South Annex you had the vehicle pulled over on the side of the road.

On September 24, 2002, you stopped a vehicle for failure to dim headlights. You discovered that the driver was disoriented and a danger to himself. You then contacted his daughter and waited until she arrived to pick him up. This took the remainder of your shift and half of the next to resolve. As a direct result of your actions you reunited a disoriented person with his family.

Lt. Edwards used tremendous initiative in his efforts to assist in the apprehension of an escaped North Carolina inmate. He invested time and efforts in the apprehension that was above and beyond the normal course of duty.

Investigator Hicks used tremendous initiative in his efforts to assist in the apprehension of an escaped North Carolina inmate. He invested time and efforts in the apprehension that was above and beyond the normal course of duty.

On 061202, you responded to a missing persons call in the area of Goodell Road in regards to a disoriented woman that had been found. The lady was unable to provide any information that would help locate her residence. The lady was provided with a coat, a meal, and checked by EMS. You then assisted with the door-to-door search for the residence.

On 061202, you responded to a missing persons call in the area of Goodell Road in regards to a disoriented woman that had been found. The lady was unable to provide any information that would help locate her residence. The lady was provided with a coat, a meal, and checked by EMS. You then assisted with the door-to-door search for the residence. You also had the responsibility of supervising the entire precinct and still never forgot about this call.

On 061202, you responded to a missing persons call in the area of Goodell Road in regards to a disoriented woman that had been found. The lady was unable to provide any information that would help locate her residence. The lady was provided with a coat, a meal, and checked by EMS. You then assisted with the door-to-door search for the residence.

On 061202, you responded to a missing persons call in the area of Goodell Road in regards to a disoriented woman that had been found. The lady was unable to provide any information that would help locate her residence. You then used contacts that you had established with the news media to have this woman's picture and story ran on the six o'clock and eleven o'clock news. This was what finally led to the woman being returned home.

On 061202, you responded to a missing persons call in the area of Goodell Road in regards to a disoriented woman that had been found. The lady was unable to provide any information that would help locate her residence. You then assisted with the door-to-door search for the residence with little notice.

On 061202, you responded to a missing persons call in the area of Goodell Road in regards to a disoriented woman that had been found. The lady was unable to provide any information that would help locate her residence. You then assisted with the door-to-door search for the residence with little notice.

On March 29, 2002, you conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with no taillights on Highway 92.During your investigation you discovered that the vehicle contained a "mobile methamphetamine lab" and powder suspected to be methamphetamine. As a direct result of your actions a methamphetamine lab was removed from the county.

On July 2, 2002, you responded to a child neglect call at 640 Lakeside Drive Lot 32. You completed this call in the proper manner and went back in service. Most deputies would have gone no further. You instead learning that one of the children did not have a bicycle went and bought one and gave it to him. This type of involvement and concern for the community you serve is commendable. There will be no way of judging what type of impact this will have on the juvenile but I feel it is safe to say that you made a positive difference in his life.

On August 12, 2002, you responded to a call of rape with the suspect injured. Once on the scene you found the suspect combative and suffering from severe head wounds. The subject, bleeding profusely, was aggressive and out of control. Because of your training you were able to remain calm and in control until back up arrived. You should be commended for your action in containing the subject and using restraint in not inflicting any further injury to the subject at the risk of your own personal safety.

On January 12, 2002, you responded to a suicide attempt call 2048 Britley Park Crossing. A man was attempting to end his life by cutting his wrist and throat. You were able to talk the subject out of this and even got him to agree to submit to mental health treatment.

On May 29, 2002, you responded to a domestic dispute call at 1345 Towne Lake Hills South. The offender had left the scene on foot and was attempting to end his life by cutting his wrist and throat. The offender was located and disarmed with the use of a beanbag round. You then secured the scene and weapon until investigators arrived.

When the switchboard was shorthanded you volunteered and worked your off days from your assigned duties to assist. Never once did you hesitate to help.

The Sheriff's Commendation Award is presented to you for your outstanding, dedication and professionalism to your duties in 2002 as our Human Resources Manager. During the year you have successfully handled over one thousand job applications and the numerous responsibilities associated with each application coupled with the hiring process, and the unbelievable number of hours required to complete the work. You have also successfully handled the hundreds of insurance, medical and pensions benefits packages that have been part of this year's change and again the number of hours required to complete the job. Thank you for all your hard work.

The Sheriff's Commendation Award is presented to you for outstanding performance in managing the agency records department. Your dedication and management skills made it possible for your office to process and review over 67,973 agency records, 9,984 walk-in requests, 12,194 phone calls and 10,400 pulled reports. This is an unbelievable workload amounting to over 9,000 man-hours that was handled with professionalism. Thank you for all your hard work.

The Sheriff's Commendation Award is presented to you for your outstanding contributions, community programs and services to the children of Cherokee County.

The Sheriff's Commendation Award is presented to you for your outstanding contributions, community programs and services to the children of Cherokee County.

At the beginning of her assignment as the Public Information / Crime Prevention Officer / Crime Analysis Officer, Deputy Ebbeskotte faced many internal and external challenges. Over the past twelve months, Deputy Ebbeskotte has overcome many of these obstacles to significantly achieve exemplary results that significantly contributed to solving crime-related problems in Cherokee County. Deputy Ebbeskotte re-established many neighborhood watch programs that had become inactive over the years. In addition, she established twenty-five new neighborhood watch programs in the county. In addition to these residential issues, Deputy Ebbeskotte expanded these programs to business owners in a business watch program. This program is designed to educate business owners regarding crime trends and prevent victimization. A very thorough program involving crime mapping, analysis, forecasting and projection has also been established through a cooperative effort with the Al Burris Institute of Kennesaw State University. These have allowed for increased and coordinated efforts by patrol and investigations in response to crime trends. These programs and efforts have increased the reputation of the Sheriff's Office in the Metro Area as a pro-active law enforcement agency.

In memory of Regina Benson Goldsworthy Scott a donation was made to the Cherokee Sheriff's Office Bridgemill Precinct. This donation was a significant contribution in support of this agency.