April 25, 2012

SandBoxBlogs: KJCT News 8 "Red Cross Heroes: Local Cop Goes Above and Beyond"

Don Coleman:
"GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. -- As part of our month dedicated to honoring those who stand out in shaping communities across the Western Slope, a Mesa County police officer is being recognized for his involvement in law enforcement.


"I've been at sheriff's office for 13 years. It keeps me busy, keeps me out of trouble for most part."


When Sergeant Jeff Byrne began his career at the Mesa County Sheriff's Office, he could not have pictured a more promising journey.


"Growing up, I always wanted to be in law enforcement. I always wanted to be a police officer."


That dream became reality in 1999 and he has not wasted one minute of the opportunity. "It's very rewarding and nice to get up in the morning knowing you're doing a job you love."


In a staff of dozens of people excelling at their jobs, Byrne stands out.


"We have a lot of 'Jacks of All Trades' here and that's what Jeff does," Sheriff Stan Hilkey said. He's a work horse and we wish we had more like him."..." (Read more?  Click title)

"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."

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