The Dukes County Sheriff’s Deputies and administrative staff received COVID-19 recognition pins from the Massachusetts Sheriff’s Association for their service during the pandemic. Dukes County Sheriff Robert Ogden presented the pins to the staff on Thursday.
Beginning on March 17, the Dukes County Sheriff’s Department made operational changes in response to COVID-19. These changes included suspending in-person programs with outside contractors and volunteers, conducting no-contact inmate visits, suspending interagency transfers, and practicing video-based court appearances. The department also integrated COVID-19 screenings for employees and inmates, and practiced frequent sanitation and social distancing measures.
Ogden praised his corrections staff for maintaining a calm and secure environment for those in custody during the pandemic.
“[The Dukes County Sheriff’s Deputies] have adapted to and operationalized ever-evolving medical protocols and security measures that keep our justice-involved population, our staff, and our community healthy and safe,” Ogden said in a press release.
Ogden also recognized the telecommunicators of the DCSO Regional Emergency Communications Center for being the reliable conduit between the public and emergency services, and sending help to those in need.
“I thank my staff for their service, and am proud of their commitment to our core values of integrity, professionalism, and respect,” Ogden said.
Wait, they get Cosplay participation trophies for doing their job? What about Stop and Shop workers, who come into contact with a vastly greater amount of people in one hour than the Sherrifs do? We’ve all had to adapt in our workplaces. This is silly. I didn’t get a medal (pin) for all the Zoom meetings I had to do. Nor do I want one.
Maybe talk to your boss.
I wonder if they will have a ceremony? Grand Order of the Covid Pancake & Syrup Award; bagpipes optional.
OMG, what a inspirational testimonial from Ogden.
The island’s nurses, doctors, police officers, EMT’s and cab drivers deserve a CV-19 pin before the jailers.
This is comical if nothing else.
Thank you 911 operators and jail officers, and all first responders!