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Sheriff Hunter promotes Green

On Wednesday, October 30 in a ceremony attended by family, friends and Sheriff’s Office personnel, Sheriff Mark Hunter promoted Detective Josh Green to the rank of Corporal. Corporal Green has been with CCSO since 2014, working various assignments as a patrol deputy, Field Training Officer, SWAT member and a detective. Following his promotion, Corporal Green…

Sheriff’s K9 Retired

On Friday, October 11, Sheriff Mark Hunter presided over a retirement ceremony at the Sheriff’s Operation Center for a valued team member. K9 Bak, one of 4 canines used at the Sheriff’s Office was retired after a stellar career. Bak joined CCSO in Aug 2014 and immediately his impact was felt. Bak, a multi-purpose canine…

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Helping Hand Society Award presented to CCSO

On Thursday, October 10, President Bill Frye of the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches along with Vice President Maria Knapp presented Sheriff Mark Hunter and the his staff with the “Helping Hand Society” statue for raising over 100k for the Youth Ranches over the years. We at the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office take keeping youth safe…