The Patriot
Worn in Dedication to the defense and protection of the United States Flag and our Country. A symbol of our oath to support the Constitution of the United States.
This Citation is worn by all sworn members of the Bent County Sheriff's Office.
MEDAL OF HONOR
The Medal of Honor is awarded for an outstanding act in the line of duty with substantial risk to the safety of the Deputy's Life
MERITORIOUS SERVICE
The Meritorious Service medal is awarded for a highly unusual accomplishment under adverse conditions with some degree of hazard to life and limb to the nominee or where death or injury to a third party was prevented
GALLANTRY STAR
The Gallantry Star is awarded for the arrest of a person who is a major threat to the safety and security of the community
HONORABLE SERVICE
The Honorable Service Medal is awarded for a creditable act in the line of duty and is unusual in nature, showing initiative and accomplishment
J. SIX - 2015
EXCEPTIONAL DUTY
The Exceptional Duty medal is awarded for a creditable accomplishment to duty or service to the public
J. SIX - 2013
W. Williams - 2020
LIFE SAVING AWARD
The Life saving citation is awarded for alert action in the saving of a life
W. Williams - 2023
W. Williams - 2023
DEPUTY OF THE YEAR
The Deputy of the Year citation is awarded to the Deputy that best demonstrates and continually promotes the Office's goals and mission.
PATROL DEPUTY
2019 - K. Monohan
2020 - K. Monohan
2021 - K. Monohan
2022 - K. Monohan
2023 - R. Sellin
2024 - G. Conyers
2025 - G. Conyers
JAIL DEPUTY
2019 - J. Marlow
2020 - J. Cebulski
2021 - J. Cebulski
2022 - P. Osburn
2023 - A. Scott
2024 - P. Osburn
2025 - P. Osburn
DISPATCH DEPUTY
2019 - M. Garza
2020 - M. Garza
2021 - M. Garza
2022 - M. Garza
2023 - M. Chaney
2024 - M. Hall
2025 - M. Hall
POSSE DEPUTY
2019 - R. Coulter
2020 - G. Gardner
2021 - G. Gardner
2022 - R. Coulter
2023 - R. Nichols
2024 - J. Sharp
2025 - J. Sharp
EXCELLENCE IN TRAINING
Awarded annually to the Deputy with the highest training performance for the year.
PATROL
2019 - J. Snow
2020 - N. Robison
2021 - J. Snow
2022 - W. Turner
2023 - K. Monohan
2024 - J. Snow
2025 - B. Morlan
JAIL
2019 - C. Garcia
2020 - T. Palocio
2021 - B. Snover
2022 - M. Hall
2023 - B. Snover
2024 - B. Snover
2025 - D. Speer
DEDICATION TO EXCELLENCE
Dedication to Excellence honors an individual who, in the past year, has gone above and beyond normal expectations by working extra hours, making extra effort to ensure the safety and security of staff members, inmates, and the general public.
PATROL
2019 - N. Robison
2020 - N. Robison
2021 - W. Williams
2022 - W. Williams
2023 - M. Stephens
2024 - G. Conyers
2025 - G. Conyers
JAIL
2019 - C. Garcia
2020 - R. Eddings
2021 - B. Snover
2022 - P. Osburn
2023 - S. Vail
2024 - P. Osburn
2025 - L. Mrace
DISPATCH
2019 - M. Hall
2020 - M. Hall
2021 - M. Garza
2022 - M. Hall
2023 - M. Hall
2024 - M. Hall
2025 - M. Hall
POSSE
2019 - A. Morlan
2020 - G. Gardner
2021 - A. Morlan
2022 - R. Coulter
2023 - J. Nichols
2024 - R. Nichols
2025 - J. Sharp
OUTSTANDING SERVICE
Outstanding Service recognizes an individual for characteristics of work that exemplifies professionalism, quality, and distinction. The traits this individual displayed are ideal in Law Enforcement and the Bent County Sheriff’s Office.
PATROL DEPUTY
2019 - J. Snow
2020 - N. Robison
2021 - J. Snow
2022 - J. Snow
2023 - Ryan Sellin
2024 - G. Conyers
2025 - B. Morlan
JAIL/DISPATCH DEPUTY
2019 - N/A
2022 - N/A
2021 - J. Cebulski
2022 - S. Vail
2023 - A. Scott
2024 - M. Hall
2025 - L. Mrace
POSSE DEPUTY
2019 - G. Gardner
2020 - D. Six
2021 - D. Six
2022 - A. Morlan
2023 - R. Coulter
2024 - C. Nichols
2025 - R. Coulter
WOUNDED IN COMBAT
The Wounded in Combat Citation is awarded for a wound received in the line of duty
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The Sheriff's Citation
The Sheriff's citation is awarded for an act or achievement by a Sheriff or Undersheriff bringing acclaim to the Office and the Law Enforcement profession
2023 - J. Six
2023 - W. Turner
DRUG BUSTER
The Drug Buster Citation is awarded for the successful arrest of a major narcotic criminal
J. SIX - 2014
J. SIX - 2015
J. Snow - 2019
K. Monohan - 2020
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
The Distinguished Service citation is awarded for a highly credible accomplishment bringing public acclaim to the Deputy, his/her Office or the Law Enforcement Profession as a result of training and devotion to duty or service to the public
W. TURNER - 2014
G. Gardner - 2019
COMMUNITY SERVICE
The Community Service Citation is awarded for voluntary assistance which improved services for the community
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GOOD CONDUCT
Good Conduct is awarded for one complete year without reprimand
FIELD TRAINING OFFICER
FTO is worn by members that are designated Training Officers for the Bent County Sheriff's Office
J. SIX - 2012
W. TURNER - 2016
J. SNOW - 2019
W. WILLIAMS - 2019
C. Dupree - 2023
B. Morlan - 2025
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