Two members of the Calhoun Police Department were recognized for their service to the community during the Calhoun City Council’s most recent meeting.
Sergeant Jeremy Thompson and K-9 Logan were recognized and commended for their life-saving response and successful search and rescue efforts that led to the safe location of a missing elderly man.
Thompson and his K-9 partner successfully located the individual, demonstrating the important role trained police K-9 teams play in search and rescue operations.
The council also recognized Corporal Kayden Baucom for reaching a significant career milestone in traffic safety enforcement.
Baucom was commended for issuing his 50th citation for driving under the influence, marking a milestone in his efforts to remove impaired drivers from Calhoun’s roadways.
Calhoun Police Chief Steve Kisch joined Baucom during the recognition.
Both officers were honored for their dedication to public safety, with Thompson’s search and rescue efforts and Baucom’s DUI enforcement work highlighting different aspects of the department’s commitment to protecting residents.
The recognitions were part of the City Council’s regularly scheduled meeting and acknowledged the officers’ contributions to the Calhoun community.