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Linn County Sheriff Honored as ‘Law Enforcement Executive of the Year’

Linn County Sheriff Brian Gardner was honored by the Iowa Police Chiefs Association as the2022 Law Enforcement Executive of the Year.

The award was presented at the association’s annual Executive Leadership Training Conference awards banquet Thursday night in Coralville.

Gardner is the first sheriff to receive this award from the association.

The criteria for the award include outstanding and extraordinary professional service to the criminal justice system, the law enforcement profession, and the Iowa Police Chiefs Association, including long term contributions and commitment to law enforcement in Iowa.

“I am humbled and honored to be selected for this award by police chiefs from across the state”, said Sheriff Gardner. “This award means so much to me when you look at the professionalism and accomplishments of those who were presented the award before me.”

Sheriff Gardner is a 43-year veteran of the Linn County Sheriff’s Office and is currently serving his fourth term in office as the elected sheriff.

 

photo courtesy of Linn County Sheriff’s Office

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