On Friday, January 21st, 2022 Vanderburgh County Sheriff David Wedding welcomed guests at the historic Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse for the agency’s first public ceremony in nearly two years. In the presence of family, friends, colleagues, and distinguished guests the Sheriff ceremony honored newly hired deputy sheriffs and staff promotions, awarded jail officers and deputy sheriffs for their life saving efforts in the field, and recognized two individuals for extraordinary work. Below you will see the list of planned recipients (some could not attend) and a few photos from the event.
PROMOTIONS:
Jeff Cobb Sergeant
Dave Guetling Lieutenant
Mike Hertweck Jr. Sergeant
John Payne Sergeant
Robert Schmitt Sergeant
Eric Sommers Staff Sergeant
Jeff Titus Lieutenant
Zach Whicker Sergeant
Tim Woods Sergeant
AWARDS:
Rodney Miller, Cody Brandenstein, and Matt Gardner Sheriff’s Life Saver Award
Logan Osborne, Brandon Taylor Sheriff’s Life Saver Award
Daniel Sander Sheriff’s Life Saver Award x 2
Dustin Pharr and Kayla Leek Sheriff’s Life Saver Award
Allison Lancaster Sheriff’s Life Saver Award
Jared Wagner Sheriff’s Life Saver Award
Ethan Smith Sheriff’s Commendation
Neal Luecke and K-9 Dozer USPCA Excellence Award for Case and Catch of the Quarter
NEW DEPUTY SHERIFFS
Hunter Garrett
Adam Lahanis
Nathan Tidwell
Dylan Yates
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