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Sheriff Larry Ashley today presented an award for Exemplary Performance to the entire Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division.
Four months ago the OCSO lost co-worker and friend Deputy Bill Myers when he was killed in the line of duty. Personnel of the OCSO Criminal Investigations Section, the Special Investigations Section, Crime Scene and K9 responded and participated in either the investigation, pursuit, containment, evacuation, apprehension or other critical or necessary functions involving Deputy Myers as well as the suspect that took his life.
“Under extraordinarily tough circumstances, Investigators rushed to the scene, relayed information, and took part in attempts to capture the suspect as he tried to get away on Highway 85. CID personnel worked to manage and control multiple crime scenes, evidence, and witnesses and provide comfort to family members while grieving themselves,” said Sheriff Ashley.
“Inv. Grady Carpenter was lead investigator for the crime scene in Shalimar, and Inv. Steve Weyer for the scene in Niceville. Their actions and professionalism were nothing less than outstanding. That being said, these two are part of a team that can’t function without the whole. CID performed numerous tasks, without question or complaint, for many hours under one of the most stressful situations imaginable. In fact, as their Captain Mike Card, outlined – They performed in such stellar fashion that their efforts should stand as an example to law enforcement personnel across the nation. The Criminal Investigations Division is awarded our agency award for Exemplary Performance,” Sheriff Ashley added.
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