(From the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office)

Deputy Mark Ellis was recognized as Deputy Of the Year and Dispatcher James McCormick was named Telecommunicator Of the Year during the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office annual Awards and Appreciation Dinner, conducted Thursday evening (10/9/25). Both gentlemen were cited for their professionalism and expertise in performance of their assigned roles. They were also cited for their willingness to accept and complete additional special assignments.

Other awards presented include –

CERTIFICATES OF MERIT to:

– Dispatcher Brooke LaRue and Detective Aric LaRue who while off-duty, rendered aid to a seriously injured victim of an automobile crash.

– Sgt. Austin Carey for actions taken at an active fire scene to determine the safety of the residents and t

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