From Sgt. Aimee Bartlett

I would like to take the opportunity to express to you my appreciation for Sgt. Wayne Elliott. Over the years I have taught many classes in our training room and I have had to call on Sgt. Elliott regularly to assist me with problems ranging from computer access to equipment in the training room that I can’t get to cooperate with me.

Each time I’ve had to call on Sgt. Elliott he provides a solution to the problem and explains to me why he chose the solution, even if I don’t understand it. He also offers suggestions as to how to prevent the problem from occurring in the future. At times I will require assistance for the same problem a second time. Sgt. Elliott assists again with patience.

Sgt. Elliott has helped me have a better understanding of much of the electronic equipment I use in my daily responsibilities. He makes my job easier and helps me put my other instructors at ease because of what I’ve learned from him. In short, I believe I’m a better equipped employee because of Sgt. Elliott’s patience and support.

During Sgt. Elliott’s recent extended absence I had a problem in the training room with the internet access to the laptop computers. Although I was able to correct the problem through trial and error I realized that when Wayne is gone, there’s no quick fix, because he’s gone and there’s no one to assist him.

Every time I walk into Wayne’s office I’m struck by the amount of equipment packed into the space and being the control freak I am, I feel close to a panic attack! Wayne not only knows what equipment he has in that office, but exactly where to find it. I don’t know how he does it all by himself.

The sheriff’s office is extremely lucky to have Sgt. Elliott. Thank you for the opportunity to express appreciation for his patience, knowledge and willingness to help.