McRae is the first deputy to earn this NYSSA award!
From the ACSO, Pictured are Lt. Tim Hand, Sheriff Cicirello, Deputy Casey McRae and Sgt Shawn Grusendorf.
Yesterday, at the New York State Sheriffs’ Association’s Winter Conference in Albany, the New York State Sheriffs’ Institute held its Annual Awards Luncheon—an opportunity to recognize some of the very best work being done in sheriff’s offices across New York.
Sheriffs from around the state submitted nominees for these honors, and the award recipients were selected by a special committee. As always, the choices were difficult—because the nominations reflected so much dedication, professionalism, and courage.
Allegany County’s Deputy Casey McRae has been a court officer for years as local lawyer Marc Woltag quipped:
“Well deserved!! It’s hard to remember when you haven’t been on duty!!
Congratulations to all of the honorees:
Deputy of the Year
Deputy Jacob Dietzel • Deputy Joshua Summers • Deputy Andrew Foertsch • Investigator John Kerwich
Putnam County Sheriff’s Office & Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff Carl Draxler Award
Chief Deputy Michael Fowler
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office
Correction Officer of the Year
Deputy David Passino • Deputy Erik Francis
Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office
Civil Deputy of the Year
Chief Civil Deputy Jesse Genter
Broome County Sheriff’s Office
Court Officer of the Year
Deputy Casey McRae
Allegany County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff Colleen O’Neill Award
Lieutenant Cheryl Crumley
Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff Ron “Spike” SRO of the Year
Deputy Justin Watson
Ulster County Sheriff’s Office
Innovative Program Award
Sheriffs Community Engagement Team
Erie County Sheriff’s Office
