Local Officer Honored at Oregon State Sheriff’s Association Conference

(L to R) Curry County Sheriff John Ward with Lieutenant Dave Denney, being honored at the Oregon State Sheriff’s Association conference in Bend.

Curry County Sheriff John Ward traveled to Bend Oregon this past week to attend the Oregon State Sheriff’s Association conference.

During the conference, Curry County Sheriff officer, Lieutenant Dave Denney, was honored as the Parole and Probation Director of the year for 2019 out of the 36 Oregon counties.

Curry County Sheriff John Ward

“We have some pretty dynamic employees here at the Curry County Sheriff’s Office.” Sheriff Ward said.

“I am very proud of Dave and his accomplishments, not only here in Curry County, but across the state as well.”, he went on to say. “It has been a tough year with the loss of Dave’s dad, but he finds his strength through his wife, family, friends and co-workers. It is quite an honor to have received this award and it is well deserved.”