Several ECSD officers recognized as state's Correctional Officers of the Year

All of us at the Essex County Sheriff's Department would like to congratulate several of our fellow officers for earning Correctional Employees of the Year from the state.

Each of these officers were recognized for their professionalism and heroism during critical incidents.

The Medal of Valor was awarded to K9 Deputy Sheriff Kyle Kidger and his K9 partner Django, who died unexpectedly last year. Deputy Sheriff Kidger was presented a special award to recognize Django's contributions to our Department.

Receiving Meritorious Recognition awards were Assistant Director of Security Jonathan Campbell, Sgt. Brett Feldman, Sgt. Christopher Walsh, Deputy Sheriff David D'Amico, Sgt. Peter Waldman, Sgt. Louis Potvin, Officer Ethan Champeau, Officer Max Munyanya, Officer George Dekeon, Officer William Panzini, Officer Jose Arroyo, as well as WellPath nurses RN Jonathan Wilson and LPN Tatiana Bruno.

Our Honor Guard also participated in the awards event which made the day extra special.

Thank you to all of our officers and staff for all they do each and every day to keep Essex County safe.