(Portage) Last week, the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office swore in 11 new deputies.
The 11 new hires represented the biggest ceremony to date. Sheriff Brandner thanked the new deputies for choosing to dedicate themselves to serving the citizens of Columbia County. He explained that they were chosen because they the integrity, character, and values that are required of the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office deputies.
Sheriffs Office Chaplain Ken Manthey offered a prayer and guidance for the new deputies as they start their career with the Sheriff’s Office. Columbia County Clerk Sue Moll swore the new staff in as deputies from Columbia County and their family and friends pinned their badges on.
Jail Deputies:
Ameilia Schuster
Logan Richards
Seri Eller
Jacob Elzy
Szymon Jarek
Dylan Walker
Jessica Skupniewitz
Patrol Deputies:
Austin Sukowatey
Brendan Cutrell
CSU Deputies:
Bob Bagnall
Dan Braaksma
Pictures Courtesy of the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Facebook Page.