Officer of the Year Award – Deputy Ryan M. DeLong
Deputy Sheriff Ryan M. DeLong has distinguished himself in the performance of service to the citizens of Genesee County during 2020. Deputy DeLong’s professionalism and dedication are evident every day at work.
He is a five-and-a-half-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office but displays knowledge beyond his years. This is due to his continuous initiative to learn, through both formal departmental training and on his own with outside courses and reading.
Deputy DeLong has consistently been one of the most productive deputies, almost always at the top in arrests and vehicle and traffic stops every year and was recently promoted to Investigator.
He has made numerous arrests, including multiple felonies, by using what he has learned and goes above and beyond. Deputy DeLong has made several felony drug arrests, including one that a handgun was seized.
Deputy DeLong is also eager to share knowledge and his experiences with other deputies. He is a relied-upon Field Training Officer and one that is looked upon routinely to train recruits. Deputy DeLong is also a Drug Recognition Expert and has been instrumental in arrests and prosecutions of numerous cases.
Deputy Sheriff Ryan M. DeLong has reflected great credit upon himself and the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office and most deserves to be named Officer of the Year.
Distinguished Service Award – Program Coordinator Catherine T. Uhly
Program Coordinator Catherine T. Uhly has distinguished herself as a member of the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office for more than 19 years.
Coordinator Uhly began her career at Genesee Justice as a Principal Clerk in 2002 and was appointed Case Manager in 2014, with her final appointment to Program Coordinator in 2016.
During this time, she has been the recipient of two Meritorious Service awards for her professionalism and dedication. Throughout her career, Program Coordinator Uhly has devoted herself to the betterment of the Genesee County criminal justice system and the citizens of Genesee County.
Program Coordinator Catherine T. Uhly reflects great credit upon herself and the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office.
Certificates of Appreciation
Criminal Investigation Division
Jail Cook Lynn J. Jakubowski
Jail Nurse Diane S. Cox
Longevity Awards
Confidential Secretary Carolyn A. Della Penna
10 years
Correction Officer Christopher A. Long
10 years
Senior Correction Officer Matthew R. Burgett
15 years
Investigator Chad J. Minuto
15 years
Sergeant Jason E. Saile
15 years
Director of Emergency Communications Steven S. Sharpe
15 years
Principal Financial Clerk Margaret A. Sheelar
20 years
Financial Management Assistant Mary L. Hecht
20 years
Meritorious Awards
Deputy Sheriff Erik B. Andre
1st
Correction Officer Corey J. Cieszki
1st
Community Services / Victim Assistant Marcy W. Ewell
1st
Deputy Sheriff Deborah L. Snyder
2nd
Sergeant Jason E. Saile
2nd
Commendations
Correction Officer Dennis J. Bartholomew
1st
Correction Officer Michael A. Strumpf
1st
Correction Officer Seth C. Rademacker
1st
Correction Officer Corey J. Cieszki
1st
Correction Officer Jenna R. Barber
1st
Deputy Sheriff Nicholas R. Chamoun
1st
Deputy Sheriff Jordan M. Alejandro
1st
Deputy Sheriff Joshua A. Brabon
1st
Emergency Services Dispatcher Fleur R.C. Remington
1st
Deputy Sheriff David D. Moore
1st & 2nd
Deputy Sheriff Andrew Z. Mullen
2nd
Deputy Sheriff Kyle D. Krzemien
2nd
Correction Officer Michael F. Lindsley
2nd
Investigator Joseph D. Loftus
3rd
Emergency Services Dispatcher Andrew K. Merkel
3rd
Correction Officer Daniel J. Renz
3rd
Deputy Sheriff Howard O. Wilson, V.
4th
Deputy Sheriff Ryan W. Young
4th
Sr. Emergency Services Dispatcher John W. Spencer
4th
Sr. Emergency Services Dispatcher Robert H. Tripp
7th
Sergeant Andrew B. Hale
7th
