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Otsego County Corrections Division Receives Merit Award
Congratulations to the Otsego County Sheriff's Corrections Division on receiving a merit award for its handling of their department during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been a difficult time for many agencies having to deal with the unique problems and hurdles presented by the pandemic.
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Otsego County Sheriff Richard Devlin said in presentation of the awards: "The Corrections department was honored for their outstanding service during the pandemic with the award acknowledging that the division displayed character, professionalism and competence while engaging in a multitude of critical activities in support of health and safety measures in keeping with the highest traditions of law enforcement service to our area."
Specific officers who were honored for their service included:
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