NEWFANE — The Windham County Sheriff's Department recently announced the recipients of numerous awards.
Sheriff Keith Clark presented the awards Jan. 21 at the fourth annual Awards Ceremony to recognize the actions of his staff.
The Deputy Mark H. Dooley Award was presented to Captain Robert Lakin, for his tireless dedication, compassion, enthusiasm and initiative in policing. Lakin served as the Chief Deputy from 2008 to 2016. During his tenure, Clark said Lakin led by example, establishing a standard of conduct for all personnel and taking time with each individual he came into contact with to ensure all he worked with received the highest quality of service.
The Sheriff's Merit Award was presented to Deputy First Class Brett Gaylord, whom Clark said demonstrated unusual devotion to duty in his assignment as the School Resource Officer at the Brattleboro Union High School from 2012 to 2016.
Deputy Noah Rheaume was recognized as the Deputy of the Year. Clark said Rheaume earned the honor for demonstrated excellence and his unusual and continued dedication to the Sheriff's Department as recognized by superiors, peers, and the public.
Dispatcher Sandy Boyd was recognized as the Dispatcher of the Year for what Clark said was excellent, unusual, and continued dedication to the Sheriff's Department and the residents of Windham County, as recognized by superiors, peers, and the public.
Deputy First Class Jonathan Griffus was given the Distinguished Employee Award, which Clark said signifies an employee who demonstrates unusual flexibility, positive attitude, commitment, and professionalism over a continued period of time.
Lieutenant Mark Anderson, Sergeant Dana Shepard, and Sergeant Tyler Cooke received the Volunteer Service Award, which Clark said is given to the top 10 percent of employees who donate their time to support the people of Windham County in agency-coordinated events.