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Show ' 12 The Magna TimesAVest Valley News, September 19, 2002 Lifestyles SL County Sheriffs Office to receive awards Three members of the Salt Lake County Sheriff's officer will be presented with awards at the Annual Utah Sheriffs Association Conference. Michelle Schoenfeld is receiving the Dispatcher of the Year Award, Deputy Jason Ashment and Officer Corey Kiddle are receiving Medals of Commendation. Salt Lake County Councilman Marv Hendrickson will also receive an Honorary Sheriff appointment from die Utah Sheriff's Association at this banquet. Michelle Schoenfeld. as her supervisors and peers describe her, goes above and beyond the call of duty on a daily basis. On Saturday June 8, she had more than her share of calls to deal with. Schoenfeld was working the West District Patrol Channel and had several critical incidents occur within a very short time. She was monitoring a foot pursuit that turned into a car pursuit, shortly after had an officer from the Metro Gang Unit ask for back-u- p on a traffic stop while deploying pepper spray. One of the responding units to the call was involved in a traffic accident that resulted in a fatality. Schoenfeld tracked and answered all responding units and talked with County Fire Dispatch numerous times. Radio traffic was extremely busy and through this all Michelle remained calm and in control. Schoenfeld is to be commended for her professionalism and dedication to duty. Deputy Jason Ashment is receiving a Medal of Commendation for the calm and professional manner in which he negotiated with an prevented serious injury to both prisoners. Kiddle represents the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office with pride and armed suicidal man, which resulted in his surrender. On June 13, Ashment was dispatched to a request for assistance from Valley Mental Health. They needed help with an involuntary commitment and were nervous that they would meet with resistance from the patient Ashment was escorted to an office to speak with the patient and his caseworker, when suddenly the man became very agitated and pulled a loaded revolver from his backpack, pointed it at himself and ordered everyone to leave the office. Keeping his composure. Deputy Ashment drew his weapon and engaged the individual in conversation, while he evacuated the staff members from the immediate area. Ashment called for assistance and maintained contact with the suicidal male. After a five minute standoff, and as assisting deputies were arriving, the individual dropped the weapon and surrendered. This situation was successfully resolved due to Ashments ability to react quickly and remain calm during a high stress situation. Correctional Officer Corey Kiddle is receiving a Medal of Commendation for his ability to consistently exhibit the highest level of professionalism. He is the epitome is easily of trained and exhibits an outstanding work ethic. Whether dealing with the prisoner population, his peers, or the public. Kiddle remains calm even in very stressful : situations. In October, 2001, Kiddle selflessly placed himself in harms way to protect a defenseless prisoner from a violent attack. His actions dignity. Salt Lake County Councilman Mari Hendrickson is receiving the appointment of Honorary Sheriff from the Utah issues including legislative matters, budgeting and staffing. Hendrickson understands the important role of the Office of Sheriff in Salt Lake and throughout the state. Recently, he drafted and passed a resolution honoring our Search and Rescue Team that searched for a Sheriffs Association. Councilman Hendrickson exemplifies a political leader who aggressively supports law enforcement through actions, not just words. As a Salt Lake County Councilman, he has worked closely with Sheriff Aaron Kennard on many complex New garden spot in Just 10 minutes up Parleys Canyon is a little piece of paradise waiting to be discovered at Rose Sachs Gardens. The Gardens with its two waterfalls, recendy opened its d facility so that Utahns can now enjoy all die year-roun- season sin the quaint atmosphere close to die city, but far enough away to make one feel they are far from the hustie and busde. The gardens were named after Rose Sachs, the mother of Ira Sachs, who ld drowning victim in Salt Lake County. He attended the site of that search to personally show his support for the Sheriff and his rescuers. Hendrickson is always willing to do what it takes to protect public safety and the Office of Sheriff. Parleys Canyon receptions as well as meetings, festivals and seminars. Rose Sachs Gardens also it donates space to any or charity event For more information on . Rose Sachs Gardens call built the garden. 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