Two Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office deputies have been selected as “Deputy of the Year” for 2009 by their respective precincts.
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In recent ceremonies at the North Precinct, Precinct Commander Capt. Mark Flowers presented that precinct’s Deputy of the Year award to Deputy Victor Porter. Deputy Porter, who will celebrate his second year with the Sheriff’s Office in May, is currently assigned to day shift patrol. |
| At the South Precinct, Precinct Commander Capt. Ron Freeman announced that Deputy Sheriff Ben Smith has been selected for Deputy of the Year honors. Deputy Smith joined the Sheriff’s Office in March 2005 and serves with that Precinct’s SOAR Unit. The SOAR Unit is a specialized team of deputies who concentrate on patrolling specific problem areas. |
During the year, each precinct selects a Deputy of the Month based on job performance criteria. Then, at the end of the year, a Deputy of the Year is selected from the twelve Deputies of the Month.
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Did you know many incidents can now be reported by telephone? If you would like to speak to a deputy about an incident that is not in progress you may do so by calling the appropriate precinct during normal business hours. 