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Law Enforcement

DEP Cory M. Ellis

Deputy Cory M. Ellis was nominated for Deputy of the Quarter by his supervisor, citing that “Deputy Ellis is a solid patrol officer who is a self-starter and a team player. Deputy Ellis’s work is consistently above average; he volunteers for extra duty assignments and assists other squad mates with their investigations. Deputy Ellis’s reports are thorough and accurate, his follow-ups timely and complete. I almost wish I could point to one exciting incident to highlight his talents, but the fact of the matter is, Deputy Ellis is rock solid day in and day out.”

Corrections Division

Correctional Officer Jason M. Smith

Officer Smith was nominated for Correctional Officer of the Quarter by his supervisor, citing:

On February 3, 2012 Correctional Officer Smith was assigned to booking when an inmate reported back to the detention center after attending a funeral, which was a court ordered temporary release. Once the inmate returned from the temporary release, Officer Smith noticed that he (the inmate) wore a different pair of shoes from the ones he wore when he departed earlier in the day. The inmate had been specifically instructed upon his release, not to bring anything back into the detention center, except for the exact clothing in which he wore out. Officer Smith brought the inmate into the detention center and

per policy conducted a thorough search. During the search, Officer Smith discovered eight cigarettes hidden in the

inmate’s left shoe, concealed underneath the insole. Correctional Officer Smith’s attention to detail detected and prevented contraband from entering the facility. Officer Smith’s actions resulted criminal charge being placed against the inmate for introducing contraband into a place of confinement.

Civilian

Ms. Cari S. Ray

Ms. Cari S. Ray began employment with the Sheriff’s Office as a Civilian Background Investigator in November of 2011.

Ms. Ray has quickly learned the hiring process and almost immediately began submitting suggestions for new and different means of attracting candidates for the positions of Deputy Sheriff and Correctional Officer.

Ms Ray has also submitted suggestions on improving the Sheriff’s Office Preliminary Screening Sheet (PSS) and Personal History Statement (PHS). In addition, Ms. Ray created a Social Networking site on Facebook and created an email address specifically for recruiting. The creation of the Facebook page and email address almost instantly began generating interest and applications for Deputy Sheriff and Correctional Officer. Ms. Ray’s supervisor cited in his nomination: “Ms. Ray is an extremely dedicated professional, a pleasure to work with, and by far a true asset to the Personnel and Recruiting Section and the Sheriff’s Office.”

Other Employees Recognized for Performance include

Quarterly Commendations

Dep. William Bankhead
Dfc. Patrick Bowen
C/O Scott Brown
Cfc. Daniel Catlett
Ms. Glenda Dennis ²
C/O William Dunkin
Cfc. Blaine Gaskill
Cpl. Patricia Harrod
Ms. Valerie Hayden
Cfc. Jacob Jones
C/O Stanislaus Kuczewski
C/O Randall Molitor ²
C/O Dawn Oliver
C/O Catherine Poole
Ms. D. Leann Quade
C/O Luis Ramos Dompenciel
Lt. Donna Rustin
Dep. Austin Schultz
Cpl. David Sewell
C/O Jason Smith ²
Ms. Patricia Smith ²
Dep. Timothy Snyder
Ms. Rhonda Wathen
Dep. Michael Worrey

Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron and the men and women of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office congratulated these employees for their dedicated service to the Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of St. Mary’s County.