- April 17, 2024
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Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly awarded 17 Lifesaving Awards to employees and two citizens on Jan. 26.
The award ceremony was the Flager County Sheriff's Office’s Fourth Quarter 2022 Awards Ceremony and was held at the Flagler County Sheriff’s Operations Center. Among those honored were the two civilians who fought the Smiles Nite Club shooter, a detective who stopped a wrong-way drunk driver, detention staff who saved several inmates attempting suicide and the FCSO Emergency Response Team who deployed to Charlotte County after Hurricane Ian, according to a press release from FCSO.
“The actions of these employees and citizens are in keeping with the highest traditions of law enforcement and public service,” Staly said. “I am proud to lead this team of professionals who protect and serve the residents and visitors of Flagler County with honor on a daily basis and recognize their dedication and service.”
Staly also awarded Certificates of Commendation, Service Awards, Sheriff Citations, Unit Citations, Distinguished Service Certificates, Distinguished Service Award Medals, Sheriff’s Citation Awards and Specialty Service Awards as part of the ceremony, the press release said.
Ten FCSO employees were also recognized for milestones in their years of service, while four employees were recognized for earning Employee of the Month over the quarter. In total, over 75 individuals were recognized at the ceremony.
