On March 28th, 2024, the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office held their annual awards ceremony at the Genesee Valley School Auditorium. Dignitaries in attendance were: Congressman Langworthy represented by special assistant Lee James, Assemblyman Joe Giglio represented by Joe Sempolinski, Retired Sheriff Rick Whitney, County Legislator Adam Cyr and ACSO Chaplain Alan Mertsock.

The Allegany County Sheriff’s Office annual awards ceremony is meant to recognize our staff who have gone above and beyond in their roles. We will also recognize recent promotions and those who have reached milestones in longevity with our office. Recipients have demonstrated a commitment to excellence and have shown a level of dedication that must be recognized and rewarded.

The following Sheriff’s Office employees have reached longevity milestones with our office.

Corrections Officer Randy Cole, 20 years of service.

CO Ricky Deming, 20 years of service

CO Nikki Pensyl, 20 years of service

ESD Penny Chamberlain, 20 years of service

CO Steve Herdman, 25 Years of service

Deputy Bartley Hannon, 25 years

Recent promotions are as follows:

Jessica Cady, promoted to Corporal. Jess has been with our office since 2014. Jess is also assisting us this year with the Sheriff’s summer camp. She is also a Corrections Emergency Response Team (CERT) member and a Field Training Officer (FTO)

Cory Fanton, promotion to corporal. Cory has been with us since 2013. Cory is also an FTO and a member of the CERT Team

Nate Broughton, promotion to corporal. Nate has been with us since 2009. He is also a Jail Intelligence Officer

Dylan Baker, promotion to corporal. Dylan has been with us since 2017. He is also the CERT Team Leader and FTO

Congratulations to all of our newly appointed supervisors.

Corrections Officer of the year, Jason Stork.

Deputy of the year, Tim Hand.

Emergency Services Dispatcher of the year: ESD Tony Perkins, Ashley Thompson, Jared Mattison and DJ Helmer.

Supervisor of the year, Sgt. James “Jimmy” Whitesell.

Field Training Officer of the year, Corporal Cory Fanton.

Civilian employee of the year, DPW workers Scott Thurston and Russ Bailey.

Excellence in training, Corrections Officer Brent Schlafer.

Sheriff Ricky L. Whitney Exceptional Service Award, Deputy Cole Finnemore.

Sheriff’s Award, Radio Technician Coordinator Matt Evans and Corrections Officer Eric Smith.

Congratulations to all of the recipients. I am very proud of the men and women of the ACSO.