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Geary County sheriff honors detention officers and sergeant for life‑saving response
Summary
The sheriff recognized detention staff for a July 22, 2025, life‑saving response inside the Geary County Jail. Sergeant David Stevenson received a life‑saving award; correction officers Kayla Lane and Jadlin/Jadlyn Carlson (transcript spelling inconsistent) and Lieutenant Victoria Butler received sheriff’s commendation awards.
The Geary County Sheriff recognized detention staff for their response to an inmate in medical distress on July 22, 2025.
At the meeting the sheriff described the incident: an inmate attempted self-asphyxiation and a sergeant who entered the cell cut the ligature and summoned aid. Correction officers and a lieutenant arrived and helped stabilize the inmate, placed the person in a recovery position and arranged immediate medical evaluation and transport.
The sheriff presented a life‑saving award to Sergeant David Stevenson and sheriff’s commendation awards to Correction Officer Kayla Lane, Correction Officer Jadlin Carlson (the transcript also shows the name as "Jadlyn Paulson" in one place; spelling not consistent on the record), and Lieutenant Victoria Butler. The sheriff said the actions "demonstrate the values of courage, vigilance, and compassion" and credited the team with preserving a life.
The sheriff asked that the text read at the meeting be provided for a social-media post; staff agreed to provide a copy. The recognition was followed by applause from meeting attendees.
