Okaloosa County BOCC — August 1, 2017 — PIO Update

Public Information Update ROB BROWN PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER  Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Demeika McClendon  2017 Florida Association of School Resource Officers’ School Resource Officer of the Year.  Niceville High School Graduate, class of 2001.  Received Honor at FASRO Conference in Orlando.  “We could not be more proud of Deputy McClendon, who is one of the most proactive, energetic, and highly skilled SRO’s you will find anywhere.” -Sheriff Larry Ashley  “It means so much to her that her school, her alma mater, is everything that it can be, and the safest place it can be for these kids.” -Charlie Marello, Niceville High School Principal  Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Sonya Shepard  National Award for Exceptional Service from National Association of School Resource Officers  Presented to individuals who provide continuous and sustained service above and beyond that expected of an SRO.  Thirteen years with the OCSO, fourth as an SRO.  Created numerous programs to held kids’ education, including Books to Badges and Character Counts Jr. Deputy Program.  “Her spirit of compassion, her teaching skills, her vigilance, and her overall love of the job is are truly inspirational, and that’s why Deputy Sonya is known and respected… She is an extraordinary role model for her students as well as other SRO’s throughout the country. -Sheriff Larry Ashley.  Topping Out Ceremony Okaloosa County Courthouse  Traditional ceremony to recognize placing of final beam of structure.  Tree and flag are ceremoniously placed.  Party is thrown for those involved to celebrate the final beam placement.  The final beam is signed by those involved to enshrine their participation in the construction. Topping Out Ceremony Okaloosa County Courthouse Topping Out Ceremony Okaloosa County Courthouse  Okaloosa Saves Resident Wins Award  Diana Mongeau of Niceville  Entered the #imsavingfor contest.  Made video with granddaughter Jazzy explaining their savings strategies.  The day she received the award she was already setting Jazzy up with a savings account.  2017 Teach a Child to Save Contest  Six kids will win.