Sheriff honors 5 for conduct and acts of heroism
The Royal Register News
GRANT COUNTY - Five members of the Grant County Sheriff's Office received honors during the sheriff's annual staff meeting and training on January 14.
Honored by their peers for excellence in performing their duties were:
- Deputy Sheriff of the Year Rick Canterbury
- Records Clerk of the Year Dawn Prince
- Corrections Officer of the Year Willie Rodriguez
Corrections Officer John Querin received the Life Saving Award for helping save the life of a jail inmate who attempted suicide in March, 2014.
Deputy Sheriff Jake Fisher received the Valor Award for risking his life while rescuing a drowning victim from an irrigation canal in March, 2014.
"I am extremely proud of each of the honored recipients," Sheriff Tom Jones said. "I think this shows the citizens of Grant County that they are served by dedicated professionals who do the best job they can."