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Commendations
February 1, 2009
Sheriff Ron Gillispie with the Lynchburg Sheriff’s Office has announced several promotions. They include:
Sgt. Mark E. Lacy was promoted to the rank of first sergeant and has been with the Lynchburg Sheriff’s Office for fifteen years. 1st Sgt Lacy served four years in the United States Army and five years at the United States Consulate in
Cpl. Timothy White was promoted to the rank of sergeant and has been with the Lynchburg Sheriff’s Office for seven years. Prior to joining the Lynchburg Sheriff’s Office, Sgt. White was with the Blue Ridge Regional Jail Authority.
Sr. Deputy Margaret Younger was promoted to the rank of corporal and has been with the Lynchburg Sheriff’s Office for five years. Cpl. Younger was also recently recognized for her hard work and dedication with a reclassification to Master Deputy.
Sr. Deputy Wilfred Dorsett was promoted to the rank of corporal and has spent ten years in law enforcement. Cpl. Dorsett was also recently recognized for his hard work and dedication with a reclassification to Master Deputy.
Sr. Deputy Keith Sandidge has accepted the position of interoffice chaplain in addition to his regular duties. Deputy Sandidge is currently a Deacon at
Sheriff Ron Gillispie would also like to congratulate the following deputies on their recent retirement:
Corporal William Hutcherson retired
Corporal Samuel L. Guthrie,
Corporal Lawrence J. Bachman retired effective
Cathy Hall retired effective August 1, 2008 after fifteen years of dedicated administrative service with the Lynchburg Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff Gillispie Accepts Appointment
Sheriff Ronald L. Gillispie accepted the appointment as the Virginia State Coordinator for Project Lifesaver International. Chief Executive Officer Gene Saunders was on hand to make the presentation to Sheriff Gillispie. The State Coordinator assists Project Lifesaver International by providing trainers for new Virginia agencies that desire to implement the Project Lifesaver program to their individual communities. This provides these agencies certified training from a public safety agency in their state which enhances the programs effectiveness in delivery of the training and cost reduction.
The selection of State Coordinator is the highest recognition and endorsement that Project Lifesaver International can bestow on a member agency. Sheriff Gillispie stated that he gladly accepts this honor.