If you observe an officer performing their duties in a manner that you think is exceptional, then we encourage you to tell us about it!
Corrections Officer Fernando Bello
At 6 a.m. on May 28th, 2023, Officer Bello was working the jail board in our dispatch center when a 911 call came in from a Hispanic female. At the time neither of the Communications Officers could understand or speak Spanish. Officer Bello, who is a native of Brazil, speaks not only English but Portuguese and some Spanish. With this knowledge, he was able to translate on the fly for the dispatcher to get medical help to the caller.
“I am extremely proud of Officer Bello for stepping out of his comfort zone and getting help to one of our citizens. ” – Sheriff Vanoven
Thank you Tim Bottoms!
Current Sheriff Bruce Vanoven is pictured with recently retired Tim Bottoms. Sheriff Vanoven and former Sheriff George Ballard presented Tim with his distinguished Hoosier award, a plaque commemorating his years of service, and a retired sheriff badge.
Picture taken by and provided by Sheriff George Ballard.
If you observe an officer performing their duties in a manner that you think is exceptional, then we encourage you to tell us about it!
Corrections Officer Fernando Bello
On May 28, 2023, at 6 a.m. Officer Bello was working the jail board in our dispatch center when a 911 call came in from a hispanic female called and asked for assistance. At the time neither of the Communications Officers could understand or speak Spanish. Officer Bello, who is a native of Brazil, speaks not only English but Portuguese and some Spanish. With this knowledge, he was able to translate on the fly for the dispatcher to get medical help to the caller.
“I am extremely proud of Officer Bello for stepping out of his comfort zone and getting help to one of our citizens. ” – Sheriff Vanoven
Thank you Tim Bottoms!
Current Sheriff Bruce Vanoven is pictured with recently retired Tim Bottoms. Sheriff Vanoven and former Sheriff George Ballard presented Tim with his distinguished Hoosier award, a plaque commemorating his years of service, and a retired sheriff badge.
Picture taken by and provided by Sheriff George Ballard.
