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Calvert County honors three deputies with new Medal of Valor after on-duty shooting
Summary
The Board of County Commissioners presented a newly instituted Sheriff's Office medal of valor to Deputy James Flint and two fellow deputies for actions during a shooting nearly two years earlier; the state's attorney and sheriff praised their heroism and community support.
The Calvert County Board of Commissioners presented its newly instituted Medal of Valor to three sheriff's deputies on Nov. 19, honoring officers who put themselves at risk during a violent incident nearly two years earlier.
Sheriff (speaker 9) recounted the response and recovery, saying the deputies "displayed extraordinary courage and selflessness in the face of danger" and singled out Deputy James Flint, who "almost had his leg shot off, and he's returned to work." State's Attorney Robert Harvey (speaker 11) noted that the office delayed the public recognition to avoid affecting a pending criminal trial and praised the deputies for actions captured on body and dash cameras.
Family members and command staff joined the award presentation. A deputy who spoke briefly at the dais (speaker 12) thanked the county and described the support he received during recovery. The sheriff said the recipient deputies’ actions likely preserved lives and called them examples of "what heroes look like."
The board did not take formal policy action on the award; the presentation was a ceremonial recognition and included a photo opportunity with command staff.
