Pictured: From left: Communications Operator I Crystal (Crissy) Moore, Communications Operator I Cyntihia Ansurez, and Sheriff Kurt A. Hoffman; Deputy Dale “Eric” Ellis, Sheriff Kurt A. Hoffman; Investigative Aide Tammy Gilleo, Sheriff Kurt A. Hoffman

Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt A. Hoffman presented several awards during a ceremony Tuesday to recognize the 2022 Employees of the Year. Communications Operator I Cynthia Ansurez and Communications Operator I Crystal (Crissy) Moore, 2022 Quality Assurance of the Year Award recipients, do not only work side by side but are sisters. Deputy Dale “Eric” Ellis, 2022 Law Enforcement Deputy of the Year, has demonstrated exemplary performance in all areas of law enforcement and is the only member of our agency attached to the US Marshal’s Service Task Force. Investigative Aide Tammy Gilleo, 2022 Civilian Employee of the Year, has served the sheriff’s office for twenty-two years with the criminal investigations section and is the only civilian field training officer within that section. Corrections Deputy Ian Vaughn, 2022 Corrections Deputy of the Year, has worked in many correctional facility areas and gained respect for his work ethic, quality and quantity of work, and commitment to this agency.

Pictured: From left: Communications Operator I Crystal (Crissy) Moore, Communications Operator I Cyntihia Ansurez, and Sheriff Kurt A. Hoffman; Deputy Dale “Eric” Ellis, Sheriff Kurt A. Hoffman; Investigative Aide Tammy Gilleo, Sheriff Kurt A. Hoffman