Sheriff’s department names employees of the month

St. Joseph County Undersheriff Jason Bingaman has announced the agency’s “Employees of the Month” award recipients for September.

Road patrol deputies Kevin Penn and Travis Miller were acknowledged during an in-house ceremony Sept. 12.

On Sept. 8, Penn and Miller seized ammunition and numerous guns during the execution of a search warrant at a residence.

Their actions not only guaranteed a successful outcome for the suspect on the night of the incident, but likely ensured he wouldn’t harm himself or others with a firearm in the future, Bingaman said.

Bingaman further stated Penn and Miller displayed professionalism, problem solving and knowledge of criminal law to ensure the investigation was completed in a thorough manner.