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Sheriff's office recognizes Deputy Cameron Clendenin for investigations and lifesaving response
Summary
The commission heard a formal recognition of Deputy Cameron Clendenin for investigative work in drug enforcement and a March 15, 2025 lifesaving response; the sheriff praised his service and noted donated gift cards as recognition.
The Van Buren County Commission on July 7 heard a formal recognition from the sheriff’s office honoring Deputy Cameron Clendenin for investigative work tied to multiple drug arrests and for performing a lifesaving intervention on March 15, 2025.
The sheriff’s remarks described Clendenin’s work analyzing suspect movements and providing information that led to arrests and seizures. The sheriff also noted Clendenin’s participation on the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s human‑trafficking task force. The sheriff recounted a March 15 call for a choking emergency on State Route 111 and I. B. Maynard Street; the sheriff said Deputy Clendenin arrived within two minutes while on patrol and assisted the person until EMS could arrive.
The sheriff said gift cards donated by citizens (not county funds) would be presented to Clendenin in recognition; the deputy was not present at the meeting. The recognition was presented as an informational item; no formal commission action was required.
