Press release
Sheriff Scott Kent is pleased to announce that two deputies have received the award of valor. The award of valor is presented when a commissioned deputy is seriously injured in the line of duty as a result of a felonious assault. The Sheriff may consider other types of injury for this award as well.
On April 28th 2016, Corrections Officer Chad Wagner was processing an inmate who had been brought in the night before. During this process, the inmate became argumentative with Wagner and would not follow instructions. Wagner attempted to escort the inmate to a holding cell and a struggle ensued between Corrections Officer Wagner and the inmate. Corrections Officer Jerry Clark responded to assist Wagner in controlling the inmate.
During the course of the struggle, both Officers were bit on the arms by the inmate, and Wagner sustained a concussion. Both Officers received medical treatment because of their injuries.
Congratulations to both Corrections Officers on receiving this award. Several other officers responded to assist while this struggle ensued. Because of actions and sacrifice of Corrections Officers Chad Wagner and Jerry Clark, control was gained over the inmate and further injury to other Corrections Officers was possibly prevented.
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