During a special training luncheon recognition ceremony, Sheriff Tony Thompson announced the 2020 Civilian Employee of the Year was Detention Officer Jesse Meyer.

Jesse is a driven and self-motivated individual who is constantly looking for ways to improve the organization from the inside out. He is cool and calm under the most severe situation and one such situation presented itself recently when an inmate in the intake area suffered a large seizure which resulted in his heart stopping. "As the chaotic scene started to build, DO Meyer began to direct staff actions and initiated CPR. His quick thinking and deliberate approach saved this inmate's life. It is for actions and professionalism like this that Jesse is being recognized this year as my 2020 Employee of the year", Thompson said.