The Collin County Sheriff's Office in McKinney, Texas, recently celebrated the dedication and service of its team members at their Annual CCSO Awards Ceremony. This event, which recognized the exemplary work of numerous individuals within the Sheriff's Office, was shared via a social media post on the Collin County Sheriff's Office's official Facebook page.
The awards given out were based on peer nominations, highlighting the respect and appreciation that these law enforcement professionals have duly earned from their colleagues. It is a clear indication that those within the ranks are best positioned to truly gauge the contributions of each honoree. Among the recipients were Criminalist Christina Gwyn, named Civilian of the Year, and Officer Amina Raja, who took home the Detention Officer of the Year award.
Additional accolades were awarded to Sergeant Brandon Polk as Deputy Sheriff of the Year and Dispatcher Katherine Santibanez as Dispatcher of the Year. New members of the law enforcement body were also recognized for their immediate impact, with Officer Juan Cortez being named Rookie Detention Officer of the Year and Deputy Jason Kanz being named Rookie Deputy Sheriff of the Year.
In shared camaraderie, Deputy Roger Conn was honored as Reserve of the Year, and David Kankel as Volunteer of the Year, showcasing that contributions extend beyond the traditional roles within the force. The ceremony's 'Workhorse of the Year' title was granted to Lieutenant Robert Langwell for his tireless commitment. "To all of this year's award recipients: Your dedication, integrity, and leadership make a lasting difference in our agency and throughout Collin County. We're grateful for your service and proud to have you on the team," the Collin County Sheriff's Office stated in the social media post.
