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In June, five Deputies, and Lieutenant Darryl Saunders, were presented awards by Bedford Domestic Violence Services. Connie St. John, Director of Bedford Domestic Violence Services, was present as Virginia Attorney General Robert McDonnell presented the fourth annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Awards.

Deputies Chip Dean, Winston Thurman, Christian Stoneman, Brian Neal, and Corporal David Coughlan were commended for their very professional assistance during several different domestic violence situations to which they responded.

Lieutenant Darry Saunders received special recognition from Ms. St. John, for his actions during a particularly difficult situation, involving collaboration in a domestic violence cases.

Sheriff Brown, who feels particularly strong about the importance of family unity, as evidenced by his nationally recognized efforts on behalf of internet crimes against children, said at a recent gathering, “We are blessed to have Deputies and leaders who recognize the importance of responding immediately to domestic violence situations, and conducting themselves to ensure resolution of the problems, and prosecution where appropriate.”

The State’s Attorney General has come to Bedford to present the annual awards, since their inception in 2004.