The Richmond County Sheriff's Office would like to recognize Cpl. David Milford for most improved on the Sheriff's Office physical fitness performance test for 2015.

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office would like to recognize Deputy Blondie Forrest for most improved on the Sheriff's Office physical fitness performance test for 2015.

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office would like to recognize Deputy Charles Cramer Sr. for most improved on the Sheriff's Office physical fitness performance test for 2015.

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office would like to recognize Sgt. Tersea Wills for most improved on the Sheriff's Office physical fitness performance test for 2015.

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office would like to recognize Deputy Wes Stallings for most improved on the Sheriff's Office physical fitness performance test for 2015.

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office would like to recognize Capt. Jack francisco for most improved on the Sheriff's Office physical fitness performance test for 2015.

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office would like to recognize Cpl. Cindy Ashley for most improved on the Sheriff's Office physical fitness performance test for 2015.

Deputy Tricia Bourne,

On December 25, 2015, while on routine patrol, Deputy Tricia Bourne heard fellow Deputy Ty Dailey notify dispatch that he had been flagged down at the intersection of Deans Bridge Rd and Meadowbrook drive by a motorist in reference to his wife being in labor and worried that they would not make it to the hospital in time. Deputy Tricia Bourne was in the area and headed that way to offer assistance if needed. Upon arrival, Deputy Bourne found Mrs. Brittney Terry in the front seat of the vehicle in active labor and the babies’ head crowning. As Deputy Ty Dailey relayed information to dispatch, Deputy Bourne assisted Mrs. Terry with the birth of her son. Shortly after the baby was delivered EMS and the fire department arrived on scene. At this time Deputy Tricia Bourne placed the newborn on his mother's chest and turned the care of the infant and his mother over to EMS. Deputy Tricia Bourne also visited the hospital the next day to check on the mother and the child.

I would like to Commend Deputy Tricia Bourne for her fast thinking and desire to help someone in need. Because of her actions a mother delivered a healthy child without any complications to mother or child.

Sergeant Ronald Harden;

Officers were dispatched to University Hospital parking deck level 6 in reference to a subject threatening to jump. Upon arrival, Officers found the subject on the outside of the barrier wall standing on a 6” ledge and holding onto the wall for support. Sergeant Ronald Harden made contact with the subject and began talking with him. Several times he would lean out, hanging onto the wall to keep from falling. He stated he was just getting the courage up to let go. He then stood up on the wall, walking it like a tight rope and almost lost his balance. Sergeant Harden convinced him to sit down on the wall. He sat down with his back to the deputies. He had previously given a time frame of approx. 10 min and then he was going to jump.

Sergeant Harden continued to talk to him trying to encourage him to come back on the other side of the wall. Sergeant Harden positioned himself on his right side during the conversation. While talking with Sergeant Harden other deputies were able to ease up on the left side of him. Seeing an opportunity and fearing the subject would jump or fall at any moment, Deputy Jason McCall grabbed the subject and pulled him back onto the deck.  He was assisted by Deputy Brent Turner, Deputy Philip Clark, and Deputy Richard Justice.  The subject was taken into protective custody and transported to the emergency room. I feel that if not for the actions of all the deputies involved the subject may have jumped and a tragic end would have occurred.

Deputy Jason McCall;

Officers were dispatched to University Hospital parking deck level 6 in reference to a subject threatening to jump. Upon arrival, Officers found the subject on the outside of the barrier wall standing on a 6” ledge and holding onto the wall for support. Sergeant Ronald Harden made contact with the subject and began talking with him. Several times he would lean out, hanging onto the wall to keep from falling. He stated he was just getting the courage up to let go. He then stood up on the wall, walking it like a tight rope and almost lost his balance. Sergeant Harden convinced him to sit down on the wall. He sat down with his back to the deputies. He had previously given a time frame of approx. 10 min and then he was going to jump.

Sergeant Harden continued to talk to him trying to encourage him to come back on the other side of the wall. Sergeant Harden positioned himself on his right side during the conversation. While talking with Sergeant Harden other deputies were able to ease up on the left side of him. Seeing an opportunity and fearing the subject would jump or fall at any moment, Deputy Jason McCall grabbed the subject and pulled him back onto the deck.  He was assisted by Deputy Brent Turner, Deputy Philip Clark, and Deputy Richard Justice.  The subject was taken into protective custody and transported to the emergency room. I feel that if not for the actions of all the deputies involved the subject may have jumped and a tragic end would have occurred.