The Oregon State Sheriff’s Association (OSSA) held its annual awards banquet on December 7, 2016. This year several members of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office received a variety of state wide awards.
Commander of the year award:
Lt. Jeff Isham
Life Saving Awards:
Reserve Deputy Artur Artunyan
Deputy Chris Younger
Deputy Josh Brooks
Sergeant Erik Heikila
Sergeant Michael Redding
Reserve Deputy Eric Berry
Enforcement Command Council - Volunteer of the year award
John Brown – Salt Volunteer (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together)
Why do people become addicted to drugs and alcohol and what prevents them from quitting? Doctors and scientists are making advances in how we understand the disease, how it affects the brain and how we can help treat the addictions. The following websites offer information on Drug & Alcohol Abuse among adults and children.