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Sheriff Stovall honors deputies and staff with 2025 awards
Summary
Sheriff Stovall presented the Sheriff’s Office 2025 awards, recognizing Civilian Employee of the Year Erica Erickson, Corrections Officer Jacob Hein, an Exceptional Service award to Deputy Matt Carpenter for a December 24, 2025 rescue, ACE award for Deputy Jordan Brickson, Special Victims Unit investigator Corinne Brickson, and Lieutenant Michael Backus as Manager of the Year.
Sheriff Stovall used his presentation time during the Stephenson County Board meeting to recognize employees from the Sheriff’s Office with 2025 awards highlighting performance across civilian, corrections and patrol roles.
Stovall introduced the winners, naming Social Service Administrator Erica Erickson as Civilian Employee of the Year and Corrections Officer Jacob Hein as Corrections Officer of the Year. He presented an…
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