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Adams County board honors investigator Todd Lauder after 39 years of service
Summary
The Adams County Board approved a resolution recognizing Investigator Todd Lauder’s more than 39 years with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department. County leaders and the sheriff praised Lauder’s long tenure and said his retirement represents a loss of institutional knowledge.
The Adams County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution recognizing Investigator Todd Lauder for more than 39 years of service with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department. The motion to advance the resolution was made by a board member identified as Bob and seconded by Mr. Baker; the board passed it by voice vote.
Lauder began working part time with the sheriff’s office around 1983, served as a jail deputy and patrol deputy, started full-time as a patrol deputy on 08/16/1985 and was promoted to investigator in 1997. The resolution, introduced by the Public Safety and Judiciary Committee, identified Lauder as the county’s longest-tenured employee at the time the document was prepared.
The sheriff praised Lauder and described a well-attended retirement event, saying Lauder "is, well known around the state." The sheriff noted that Lauder had participated on state boards and in investigations that drew law enforcement from outside the county. Board members also spoke in support: one member said, "We lost a lot of ... years of experience, and knowledge, with Todd's retirement." Another board member recalled congratulating Lauder in the courthouse the day before and said he would be "really missed."
The board did not record a roll-call tally in the transcript; the action was adopted by voice vote. The resolution text states its intent is "to recognize the retirement, dedication and commitment of Investigator Todd Lauder following his over 39 years of distinguished service with Adams County Sheriff's Department." The resolution notes Lauder’s part-time start in 1983, full-time appointment in 1985 and promotion to investigator in 1997.
Votes at a glance - Motion to approve the meeting agenda — moved by Mr. Baker, seconded by Mr. Gaborski; outcome: approved (voice vote). - Motion to approve minutes for 12/11/2024 — moved by Mr. Chairio, seconded by Mr. Baker; outcome: approved (voice vote). - Resolution to recognize Todd Lauder for 39 years of service — moved by Bob, seconded by Mr. Baker; outcome: approved (voice vote).
The board recessed into routine reports after the resolution. The next board meeting was announced for March 12; the meeting adjourned at 9:32 a.m.
