The Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) recognized deputies, civilian employees and community members for heroism and service during its annual awards ceremony at Clark College on Jan. 22.
Individuals were honored for actions that protected the community, saved lives and strengthened public safety. Awards included Life-Saving Medals, Life-Saving Awards, Medals of Merit and annual employee and service honors recognizing extraordinary performance and leadership, according to a CCSO news release.
Medal of Merit: Sgt. Zach Nielsen, Sgt. Jared Stevens, Deputy Ben Hulsey, Deputy Nathan Smith, Deputy Sean Treseder
Life-Saving Medal: Sgt. Mark Anderson, Detective Elijah Page, Deputy Erik Dunham, Deputy Drew Kennison, Deputy Liam MacMahon, Deputy Alex O’Hearn, Deputy Tyler Gelvick, Deputy Nicholas Rich, Deputy Jordan Lange
Life-Saving Award: Deputy Slav Pavlenko, Deputy Bryson Layton, Deputy Liam MacMahon, Detective Christopher Fisk, Deputy Carson Theis, Deputy Joshua Christiaan, Sgt. Linda Hayes, Sgt. Kevin Schmidt, Detective Samir Vejo, Detective Helier Arvizo, Detective Albin Boyse, Detective Michael Trueblood, Deputy Rick Osborne
Distinguished Service Award: Deputy Jon Feller
Exceptional performance awards:
During the ceremony, civilians Kylie Linderman and Trevor Casey received the Citizen Service Medal for their assistance with a homicide investigation in Hazel Dell in October 2025. The pair provided critical information to authorities after reporting a fleeing vehicle and its occupants, which contributed to suspect identification and arrests, according to the news release.
