Presiding Commissioner Lynn Morris told the commission that Sheriff Cole recently received an award from the American Constitutional Rights Union and offered public congratulations during the communications portion of the meeting.

“We actually have a sheriff in this county that, I think we could depend on to protect our constitutional rights,” Presiding Commissioner Lynn Morris said, praising the award and congratulating Sheriff Cole.

The remarks were delivered as part of routine communications; the transcript records no formal action or additional direction tied to the award.