ROCKLAND – Knox County Sheriff Donna Dennison has recognized three deputies for their service. 

At a June 30 meeting, Deputy Nathaniel Jack was honored with a lifesaving award for his efforts on May 18. While Jack was on his way home from work, he came across an accident involving a truck and a motorcycle. The operator of the motorcycle struck the back end of the truck and was thrown from his bike and received a severe laceration to his leg.

Jack used his training and experience from the military and law enforcement to apply a tourniquet. Medical professionals from EMS and the hospital stated that Jack’s actions very likely saved the man’s life, according to a news release from Chief Deputy Tim Carroll.

Deputy John Hansen is retiring after 25 years in law enforcement. Along with agencies in other states, he served the Knox County Sheriff’s Office from 1992-1996 and again from 2010 to present. Dennison thanked him for his service. Hansen will remain with the office on a part-time capacity. 

Lieutenant Reginald Walker was recognized for 30 years of service with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office after his anniversary date of June 6. Walker has served in almost every capacity with the office during his 30 years. He has been a dispatcher, patrol deputy, patrol supervisor, patrol administrator, detective and currently serves as the Detective Supervisor. Walker is also the agency’s polygraph examiner. 

“Walker’s institutional knowledge is invaluable,” said Dennison. “He has been a great mentor and friend to everyone in the Sheriff’s Office, past and present. We do expect him to stay around to receive recognition for a 50th year of service as well,” added Dennison.

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