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NOVEMBER RECAP |
Honoring Those Who Sacrificed So Much
Our organization has gone through a lot the last year and a half and we understand everyone is still grieving the loss of loved ones, friends, and colleagues. We extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of those who have passed. It's an incredible loss for our agency and we will always honor and remember their sacrifice.
Honoring Lieutenant Brackman
 Honoring Deputy Ruiz
 1 Year Anniversary of the Intake, Transfer, and Release (ITR) Facility
Monday, November 15, 2021 marked the 1 Year Anniversary of the Intake, Transfer, and Release (ITR) Facility. We recognize and appreciate the tremendous amount of work and tireless dedication that went into the opening of a brand new facility and commend you for the work that continues to be done. You all have made the transition of booking processes a success. You have implemented new workflows, learned nuances of a new facility, and changed the way inmates are managed in every way.
We put together a video slideshow to show you how far you have all come over the past year and to say THANK YOU for all of the hard work.
Without each and every one of you, none of the successes seen over the past year would have been possible!
Congratulations and Happy 1 Year Anniversary!
 Celebrating Veterans Day
On Thursday, November 11, we honored and saluted those who have served our great nation, especially the incredible men and women of our organization. Thank you for your sacrifice and service.
 Giving Back to Those Who Serve
On November 22, "Eats and Treats for Cops" stopped by District II to drop off treats and thank you cards for all of the deputies and staff in support of law enforcement and to show empathy towards the loss of Deputy Ruiz. Chick-fil-a gift cards were also given to every deputy as well as all kinds of sweet treats!
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 MASH Donations
Every year, Mr. and Mrs. Padilla donate items such as dog food and treats to the MASH Unit. This year, they donated 80 bags of cat and dog food along with treats for all of our four-legged furry friends. The MASH Unit relies on donations such as this to keep our pets healthy and fed. We are so thankful for their generous donations!
 Lending a Hand to the Community
The MCSO Cadets along with Aguila Volunteer Fire Department, the Bureau of Land Management, and The GreenUp Foundation teamed up to clean up an area in Aguila that had become a trash dumping area.
There were 40 volunteers that cleaned and filled (5) 40 cubic yard dumpsters full of debris.
We love to see it! Thank you all for your hard work and making in difference in our County.
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OCTOBER RECAP |
Fuel of Dreams
On October 28, our Community Outreach Division participated in the "9th Annual Fuel of Dreams" event to raise money and awareness for the Special Olympics of Arizona. Volunteers (sworn, detention, and civilian) filled up tanks, wiped windshields, and interacted with our community members. We are grateful to our staff for volunteering and giving back to our community! You all ROCK!
100% of the proceeds collected went towards supporting the Special Olympics of Arizona.
 Exceptional Customer Service
During the week of October 8, we celebrated Customer Service Week. Did you know that the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Technology Bureau has an entire division focused on Customer Engagement, the IT Operations and Customer Engagement Division?
What sets them apart is that they are our FIRST point of contact for every technology need, request, question, or concern. That is why we recognized our entire Technology Bureau for providing our detention, sworn, and civilian staff exceptional customer service to help our organization run as smoothly as possible.
Thank you IT Operations Center and Customer Engagement Division (OCE), IT Operations Center (ITOC), and Client Support Services (CSS).
 Coffee Brings the Community Together
District II deputies headed over to Starbucks in October for a "Coffee with a Cop" event where they had the opportunity to interact and connect with the community! Turns out, several of our deputies have impressive coffee making abilities!
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RETIREMENTS |
Officer Madrid, SIMS Division
After 16 years of serving the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office and the community, Officer Madrid retired last week. We thank him for his service and dedication to the Office and wish him the best in his new endeavors.
 Custody Deputy Chief, Brian Lee
After a long and fruitful career with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, Custody Chief Brian Lee officially retired November 26. He dedicated 23 years of service to the community and the Office leading several major projects including the opening of the brand new, state-of-the- art Intake, Transfer, and Release (ITR) Facility. His vision, strong work ethic, ability to lead, and great sense of humor was an incredible asset to the Sheriff’s Office. We will miss him greatly but wish him the best in this new chapter.
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 Lynn Johnson, Criminal Records
After 23 years of service, Lynn Johnson retired on September 2, 2021. During that time, Lynn worked in Criminal Records, Criminal Process, and OIC as a Sheriff’s Records Specialist, and then in the AFIS Unit as a Fingerprint Analyst and a Supervisor until her retirement.
We thank her for 23 years of service to the citizens of Maricopa County and to the Sheriff's Office.
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EXCEPTIONAL STAFF |
Deputy Gets Key to City of Youngtown
Deputy Zane Hagen was recognized by the Town of Youngtown for his extraordinary service to the community. Members of the Youngtown City Council applauded Deputy Hagen for his ability to build strong connections and for helping make the town a safe place for everyone. Because of this, Deputy Hagen was awarded the "Key to the Town of Youngtown", an incredible testament to his leadership and service. Congratulations Deputy Hagen! We are so proud of your accomplishments.
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 40 Years of Serving Our Community
Join us in congratulating four of our employees for achieving an incredible professional milestone — 40 years with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office! You have all contributed and dedicated your skills and expertise for many years. Your contributions have helped shape this organization and we are eternally grateful for the passion you have shown. Congratulations!
From left to right:
- Roberta “Bert” Stegen - Fingerprint Unit Manager
- Mary James - Sheriff’s Records Clerk Specialist Supervisor (Records and ID Division)
- Colleen Pell - Administrative Assistant (Custody Business Operations)
- Dante Proto - Law Enforcement Captain (SWAT Division)
 Tactical Officer of the Year Award
On October 28, Deputy David Campbell, from our Tactical Operations Unit (TOU) was awarded the prestigious Commander Greg Carnicle ATOA Tactical Officer of the Year Award. Deputy Campbell has displayed superior leadership qualities in his role. He proves to be an incredible asset to his team and vital when it comes to delivering training to our deputies and detective units. Congratulations Deputy Campbell, this award is well deserved.
Deputy Campbell was presented the award by Commander Greg Carnicle’s family.
 Transportation Officers Do it Again
Officer Meza and Officer Gomez-Beruman, while headed to the South Court Tower observed a vehicle on fire on the Durango curve. Officer Meza and Officer Gomez Beruman assisted the pedestrian by pulling to the side of the road and used the fire extinguisher on #115 to put out the fire. Once Phoenix fire arrived on scene, they were able to put out the fire completely and Officer Meza and Officer Gomez Beruman returned to the Transportation Administration building for a debriefing. They did not have any inmates on board and no injuries occurred.
Great job Officers!
If you would like to highlight an employee who's doing exceptional work in your respective division, please send us an email to Newsletter@mcso.maricopa.gov.
We're always looking to highlight MCSO staff who are going above and beyond to serve this organization and our communities.
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