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Sumter County honors public‑safety officers and recognizes county support for Marine training

Sumter County Council · March 1, 2026
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Council presented awards to county public‑safety honorees, accepted a plaque from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit recognizing Sumter County as a training partner, and heard brief committee and administrator reports and public comments.

Sumter County Council opened its Feb. 13 meeting with recognition of the 2023 American Legion Public Safety Officers of the Year, awarding gifts to Division Chief Hal Watts (Firefighter of the Year), Sgt. Robert Beckford (Police Officer of the Year), Sr. Cpl. Joshua Howell (Detention Officer of the Year), Lt. James Watson (EMS Technician…

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