EPCDF DETENTION OFFICER / CIVILIAN OF THE QUARTER - JANUARY to MARCH 2009
EPCDF- On Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009, the El Paso County Detention Facility recognized the Officer & Civilian of the Quarter. Command Staff in attendance included Chief Deputy Silva & Commander Wendy Wisneski. To be eligible for consideration as either Officer or Civilian of the quarter the employee must fit the following criteria;
For Officer of the Quarter: A month prior to the end of each quarter (based on Calendar year – 3 month intervals). Each Lieutenant from the three (3) shifts, Administrative and Operations section will submit a memo to the Commander detailing which officer should be considered for the nomination of Officer of the Quarter. The Commander will distribute copies to each Lieutenant for review. After reviewing the memos on each nominee, the Lieutenants will cast one vote on their recommendation; in case of a tie, the Commander will have the deciding vote.
For Civilian of the Quarter: The process is the same; however, only Administrative and Operations sections will submit their recommendations to the Commander. The Commander will distribute copies only to Administrative and Operations Lieutenant for review. After reviewing the memos on each nominee, the Lieutenants will cast one vote on their recommendation; in case of a tie, the Commander will have the deciding vote.
DETENTION OFFICER / CIVILIAN OF THE QUARTER:
Officer Martin Chavarria
Detention Officer of the Quarter at the Detention Facility for January 1, 2009 through March 31, 2009. You are a valuable and integral part of the Jail Court Coordinator section. You facilitate the coordination of the courts and judges and help ensure that the paperwork that drives the system is processed correctly and in an efficient manner. You are always willing to offer assistance and your supervisors and peers rely upon your knowledge and experience for guidance. On January 9, 2009 you responded to a call for an inmate who was found hanging in a holding cell. You initiated CPR in an effort to save the life of the inmate. Your excellent attitude and effort reflects positively on you as an individual; because of this, you have shown others how to better the Sheriff’s Office, which depicts our agency’s motto “We Serve with Pride”.
LVN Candice Salgado
Civilian Employee of the Quarter at the Detention Facility for January 1, 2009 through March 31, 2009. On January 15, 2009 you went to the first floor of the Detention Facility to receive an oxygen carburetor for an inmate. You took the time to inspect the device and upon noticing something suspicious sticking out from the device you had the device opened. A large amount of contraband was discovered to include drugs and a knife. Your vigilance and professionalism helped keep several dangerous items from being introduced into the Facility and also led to the subsequent arrest of the person delivering the device. Your excellent attitude and effort reflects positively on you as an individual; because of this, you have shown others how to better the Sheriff’s Office, which depicts our agency’s motto “We Serve with Pride”.