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The commission opened the meeting with adoption of the minutes of the March 18, 2025 regular meeting and approved payment of bills and a consent agenda by voice vote; commissioners answered “Aye” on the motions recorded in the transcript.

Proclamations and resolution: The commission adopted a proclamation designating the second week in April 2025 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Baldwin County. The proclamation, as read at the meeting, said the county’s communications division receives about 100,000 calls for service annually and that the Baldwin County 9‑1‑1 center receives “an additional 100,000 or more 911 calls for service.” The proclamation also cited a 1991 recognition of telecommunicators and an action by the National Association of Public Safety Communication Officers and a congressional resolution referenced in the reading.

The commission also adopted Resolution 2025‑089 commending the Stockton Fine Arts Club on its centennial year and proclaiming its 100th anniversary on Oct. 16, 2025. Georgine Connor, co‑chair of the club’s centennial celebration, spoke at the meeting and thanked the commission for the recognition.

Finally, the commission approved a proclamation designating April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Baldwin County. Representatives from Carehaus, the Lighthouse and the Exchange Club Family Center attended; Nikki Whitaker of Carehaus said the center conducted 240 forensic interviews last year and had served about 400 children, and she reported more than 100 forensic interviews during the first quarter of 2025.

Votes at a glance: All recorded motions on these items were adopted by voice vote with commissioners saying “Aye,” according to the transcript. The meeting record shows the following motions and outcomes:

- Adopt minutes of the March 18, 2025 regular meeting — motion made and seconded; outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Payment of the bills — motion made and seconded; outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Approval of the consent agenda — motion made and seconded; outcome: approved by voice vote (consent item CA4 removed; FE1 added with purchasing director modifications, as noted in the record).
- Adopt proclamation DA2 (National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week) — motion made and seconded; outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Adopt resolution DA3 (Stockton Fine Arts Club centennial, Resolution 2025‑089) — motion made and seconded; outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Adopt proclamation DA4 (Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month) — motion made and seconded; outcome: approved by voice vote.

Why it matters: The proclamations recognize local public‑safety personnel and community organizations and formally signal county support for awareness and services for children and sexual‑assault survivors. Carehaus and the Lighthouse described expanding demand for services and collaborative programs such as a local SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) program with local hospital partners.

Ending: Commissioners closed the meeting with additional remarks thanking staff and agencies for their work and noting the funeral for retired Captain Darren Williamson the following day.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Baldwin County Commission Regular Meeting, April 1, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its April 1 meeting the Baldwin County Commission approved minutes and routine consent items and adopted proclamations designating National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, honoring the Stockton Fine Arts Club’s centennial and proclaiming April as Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness Month.","taxTitle","Baldwin County, Alabama","taxId",12621,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6093617,"Baldwin County deputies honored for life‑saving response; sheriff highlights cadet program and new hires",1286,576000,1862000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2846141-eb5fdcfa3bd885520970d6571094efa0&start=576&end=1862","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2846141-eb5fdcfa3bd885520970d6571094efa0/thumbnail_576000.jpg","/articles/6093617/Baldwin-County/Alabama/Baldwin-County-deputies-honored-for-lifesaving-response-sheriff-highlights-cadet-program-and-new-hires","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6093617-70336f516ccc1487f0b3aabdf7bed80c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771094043&Signature=QxVaBGacE5w15WrtkFMEvZ8R~0DM2ReJQtARY66U3QP2p8AhyFiTlLjaBhqQPgnnW~OSax0ZobxHaCftNVguFxWsEQQaeNhPCFatBKYHK5030w~ASw2ch0x5DOCayK2YGbKy6V~1MS-l025GaW-1RdqoVAMT7guaWMLuUg-l6FVHQUfXZxs4ddQyJjJbMhxPhY8FTH9xYM01rca6-NS7zHmpUnmxrzpXDZaYW3qxNViugw39mPXQkWABjbHoT4Te6DFkC97AadlClVIRVFrVJV-Emw0HvIBhmJ5R762btlT2DULDF2DxinVxLXbOa5tkoPVwphVe3jjjKCKakG~QTA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office presented Lifesaving Awards April 1 to three deputies who assisted a woman injured in a May 15, 2024, boating accident and spotlighted a new cadet program and recently certified deputies.

Sergeant Joseph Stabler formally nominated Deputy Jacob Bridges, Deputy Brandon Chain and Deputy Delaney Thomas for the awards, saying the deputies “made this nomination” after responding to “a female who had been injured from a boat propeller near Grabbing Nylen.” Stabler read the nomination into the record and the commissioners and sheriff presented the plaques.

Why it matters: The nomination said the injured person suffered major trauma, including full amputation of the left leg below the knee and partial amputation of the right leg below the calf. The deputies boarded a watercraft, reached the shore, applied three tourniquets and prepared a landing zone for evacuation; the nomination credited their training and actions with stopping the bleeding and helping the victim survive.

Sheriff Lowry, speaking during the presentation, said he was “very proud” of the deputies and noted other deputies and corrections staff have performed life‑saving actions during the year. \"They are deserving to receive this lifesaving award and recognized for their heroic actions taken on 05/15/2024,\" Stabler told the commission while reading the award citation.

The sheriff also introduced two newly certified deputies: Deputy Nicole Thomas, who the office said is a U.S. Army reservist and bilingual in Spanish, and Deputy Jason Cohen, described as a U.S. Air Force reservist with prior emergency‑management experience and training. Both were assigned to patrol, the sheriff said.

Cadet program: Deputies Landon Pickett and a staff member identified as Corporal Dee described a Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office cadet program launched last fall aimed at 14‑ to 20‑year‑olds. The presenters said the program is insured and affiliated with the Public Safety Cadet Program and the Alabama Law Enforcement Explorer Advisors Association and offers exposure to traffic stops, burglary response, warrant service, first aid, active‑shooter response and other scenarios.

Program details provided to the commission said the cadet program enrolled about 55 youths and involved seven agencies; the presenters reported competitive placements in multiple categories at a recent statewide event. The sheriff’s office said an academy week will be held at Coastal Alabama Community College, with early‑morning physical training and classroom and scenario training; organizers estimated about 50 cadets and 20 staff for this year’s academy.

Other personnel notes: Sheriff Lowry asked the commission to remember retired Captain Darren Williamson, who died after a battle with cancer; the sheriff said Williamson’s funeral would be the next day. The sheriff also noted Major Steve Arthur marked 50 years in law enforcement on April 1.

The presentations concluded with commissioners thanking the deputies and program staff for the training and community outreach.

Ending: The sheriff and commissioners asked the public to recognize telecommunicators and other public‑safety staff later on the agenda when proclamations were presented.","The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office presented Lifesaving Awards to three deputies for treating a boating‑accident victim on May 15, 2024, introduced two newly certified deputies and outlined a new county cadet program that has enrolled about 55 youth since August.","actionData","errors"]

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Baldwin County deputies honored for life‑saving response; sheriff highlights cadet program and new hires