January 28, 2026 3:30 a.m.   

Douglas County Commissioners Tim Freeman, Tom Kress, and Chris Boice, along with Sheriff John Hanlin and Undersheriff Brad O’Dell recently recognized several DCSO employees for recent state and local awards at a Board of Commissioners meeting.

Commissioner Tm Freeman said, “As the liaison commissioner for the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, it is my honor to recognize three county employees and a Search & Rescue volunteer who recently received commendations for their service. Three received 2025 Oregon State Sheriff Association’s Command Council Awards and one that received a special award from Sheriff John Hanlin”.

The awards include:

*In the Civil Service Category, DCSO Civil Clerk Deanna Stone received the Civil Support Staff of the Year Award.

*In the Enforcement Category, DCSO Lieutenant Kelley Bean received the Enforcement Commander of the Year Award.

*In the Search & Rescue Category, Douglas County Search & Rescue volunteer Lonnie Williams received the SAR Volunteer of the Year for Region 4.

In addition, Sheriff John Hanlin presented Patrol Deputy Jake Littrell with a DCSO Lifesaving Award for his heroic actions during a water rescue in November of 2025 at Tahkenitch Lake.

Details about the individuals and more about their awards are posted in a full release at: https://www.douglascountyor.gov/623/Press-Room