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2024 Illinois Sheriffs Service Award Winners
Honoring those with great courage, commitment, and sacrifice.
2025 ISA LIFESAVING AWARD -
The Illinois Sheriffs' Association had a new award category in 2025 which is our Lifesaving Award. This year - the award has been bestowed upon (6) Illinois Counties - Wabash, Wayne, Clinton, Kankakee, McLean & Christian and (11) Deputies and/or Correctional Officers. The Lifesaving Awards are reserved for those moments when training meets courage—when individuals step forward without hesitation, placing the safety and wellbeing of others above their own. We proudly acknowledge these officers for their extraordinary service and dedication to the communities they serve.
The Illinois Sheriffs' Association had a new award category in 2025 which is our Lifesaving Award. This year - the award has been bestowed upon (6) Illinois Counties - Wabash, Wayne, Clinton, Kankakee, McLean & Christian and (11) Deputies and/or Correctional Officers. The Lifesaving Awards are reserved for those moments when training meets courage—when individuals step forward without hesitation, placing the safety and wellbeing of others above their own. We proudly acknowledge these officers for their extraordinary service and dedication to the communities they serve.
2025 ISA Lifesaving Awards
Wabash, Wayne, Clinton, Christian, McLean & Kankakee
County Sheriff’s Offices
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2025 Morgan County Deputy of the Year - Deputy Derek Suttles
Deputy Suttles of the Morgan County Sheriff's Office (IL) has been awarded the 2025 Deputy of the Year by the Illinois Sheriffs' Association. This video details his longstanding career in Law Enforcement and his work in criminal interdiction. His record shows an enormous commitment to keeping the citizens of Morgan County and Illinois safe. Deputy Suttles 20 years in law enforcement, professionalism, dedication to the citizens of Morgan County and the State of Illinois made him the clear choice by the ISA as our 2025 Deputy of the Year.
Deputy Suttles of the Morgan County Sheriff's Office (IL) has been awarded the 2025 Deputy of the Year by the Illinois Sheriffs' Association. This video details his longstanding career in Law Enforcement and his work in criminal interdiction. His record shows an enormous commitment to keeping the citizens of Morgan County and Illinois safe. Deputy Suttles 20 years in law enforcement, professionalism, dedication to the citizens of Morgan County and the State of Illinois made him the clear choice by the ISA as our 2025 Deputy of the Year.
2025 ISA Deputy of the Year
Morgan County Sheriff’s Office
Deputy Derek Suttles
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2025 Kane County Correctional Officer of the Year - Sergeant John Hoffman
Sergeant Hoffman of the Kane County Sheriff's Office has received the Illinois Sheriffs' Association Correctional Officer of the Year Award. In this video you will hear about his legacy career in Corrections and his dedication to the citizens of Kane County and the State of Illinois. Sergeant Hoffman’s leadership style embodies compassion, patience, and experience, and he consistently fosters a positive and supportive work environment that strengthens his entire team.
It is the ISA's distinct honor to have chosen him for the Correctional Officer of the Year.
His legacy career of 30 years… perseverance in the path of his health crisis… and his commitment to the profession of law enforcement make him well deserving of this award and one for others to aspire to.
Sergeant Hoffman of the Kane County Sheriff's Office has received the Illinois Sheriffs' Association Correctional Officer of the Year Award. In this video you will hear about his legacy career in Corrections and his dedication to the citizens of Kane County and the State of Illinois. Sergeant Hoffman’s leadership style embodies compassion, patience, and experience, and he consistently fosters a positive and supportive work environment that strengthens his entire team.
It is the ISA's distinct honor to have chosen him for the Correctional Officer of the Year.
His legacy career of 30 years… perseverance in the path of his health crisis… and his commitment to the profession of law enforcement make him well deserving of this award and one for others to aspire to.
2025 ISA Correctional Officer of the Year
Kane County Sheriff’s Office
Sergeant John Hoffman
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2025 Jefferson County Telecommunicator of the Year -
9-1-1 Dispatcher Grace Cole has been awarded the 2025 Telecommunicator of the Year Award by the Illinois Sheriffs' Association. The evening hours of September 1st, 2025, the Sheriff's Office's 911 Center learned through a citizen report there was a possible homicide in our county and a suspect vehicle description was provided. 911 Operator Grace Cole was working by herself during this event. 911 Operator Cole, your professionalism and high quality of work have been recognized by two supervisors. It is a proven that first responders do a better job the quicker they get accurate information when responding to a call for service, especially when it is a major event. Cole's performance certainly did just that and we commend you for it. JOB WELL DONE!
9-1-1 Dispatcher Grace Cole has been awarded the 2025 Telecommunicator of the Year Award by the Illinois Sheriffs' Association. The evening hours of September 1st, 2025, the Sheriff's Office's 911 Center learned through a citizen report there was a possible homicide in our county and a suspect vehicle description was provided. 911 Operator Grace Cole was working by herself during this event. 911 Operator Cole, your professionalism and high quality of work have been recognized by two supervisors. It is a proven that first responders do a better job the quicker they get accurate information when responding to a call for service, especially when it is a major event. Cole's performance certainly did just that and we commend you for it. JOB WELL DONE!
2025 ISA Telecommunicator of the Year
Jefferson County
911 Dispatcher Grace Cole
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Support the ISA when you order a K-9 Plush Hero!
Every time you shop, you help ISA continue to provide support and training to Sheriff’s Offices throughout Illinois. Our K-9 Hero German Shepherd & Bloodhound plush are fitted with a personalized tactical vest, embellished with the ISA badge, a Sheriff’s collar, and a metal K-9 Hero dog tag! They make GREAT gifts for the holidays, birthdays, or even gift one to your favorite K-9 Handler! BUT HURRY! Supplies will run out!
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2024 Illinois Sheriffs Service Award Winners
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