Carson City Sheriff recognizes officers in Monday ceremony
Three law enforcement officers were recognized Monday afternoon by Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong in the Ormsby Room at the Carson City Sheriff's Office.
Carson City Sheriff Reserve Deputy Daniel Boyer received a Meritorious Service Award for his service during what Sheriff Furlong called the Sand Mountain Incident, involving a murder suspect in a 90-mile high-speed chase across three counties before ending in the suspect's death at the Sand Mountain Recreation Area in eastern Churchill County.
The pursuit began in Washoe Valley after Carson City Sheriff's deputies were called to assist in the apprehension of the suspect, who was spotted by CCSO law enforcement on Interstate 580.
"It was the heroic actions of the Carson City Sheriff's deputies and communications operators on duty on June 13, 2014 during that incident, a deadly encounter with the suspect, who would later be determined to be responsible for the fatal and vicious murders of three persons in two states and the near death of a fourth that brought safety back to a community and likely prevented the further loss of lives," Furlong said. "Daniel, I couldn't be more pleased to present this and thank you for all that you've done."
Carson City Sheriff's deputy Matt Smith, a veteran of 11 and a half years with the department, was promoted to sergeant by Sheriff Furlong Monday, replacing the position left vacant by former CCSO Sgt. Scott McDaniel, who retired in December.
Smith's first assignment as sergeant will be at the Carson City Jail, Furlong said.
"He has exemplary character to be promoted to the position of sergeant, likely the most difficult position in law enforcement," Furlong said. "The sergeant is responsible for everything. He has to make a decision on the spot."
Smith said he is honored to receive the promotion.
"I'm excited about new opportunities and new learning experiences for the job," he said. "This is the next step in my career, and I'm really looking forward to it."
The sheriff also added one more deputized peace officer to the roster Monday, welcoming new Carson City Sheriff's Deputy Jeremy Banfield to the ranks.
Banfield was hired by CCSO from the Nevada Highway Patrol, where the former state trooper served for just shy of four years.
"So you like green better than blue?" Furlong joked as Banfield made his way to the front of the room for his swearing in.
"I do, sir," he responded.
Banfield had worked the span of his law enforcement career at the NHP field office inside the CCSO on E. Musser Street, so he became very familiar with county law enforcement operations.
"It's a great agency," he said of the CCSO. "I've worked hand-in-hand with the men and women of this agency, and I find it to be a great fit for me."
Furlong touted Banfield's field experience in highway patrol as a valuable asset to the sheriff's office.
"He brings to us a great amount of training and experience that we can use tremendously here," he said.
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