Tillamook County Sheriff Joshua Brown is proud to announce that several Tillamook County Deputies and a local Oregon State Trooper were recently recognized with awards from the Oregon State Sheriff’s Association at their annual awards banquet in Bend in December.
“Three of our Deputies and a former TCSO Deputy, now an OSP Trooper, were each recognized for their professionalism and service to Tillamook County,” said Sheriff Brown.
TCSO Deputy Terrance Watters and Oregon State Trooper Tom Mayne, each received Distinguished Action Awards for their response to an incident that occurred in Rockaway Beach.
“Deputy Watters and Trooper Mayne both displayed great courage during a dangerous and tragic incident, and we are fortunate to have them serving our community,” said Sheriff Brown.
TCSO Deputy Sean Ahlers received a Distinguish Action Award for his response to an incident that began in Rockaway Beach.
“Deputy Ahlers also displayed great courage when he used his advanced training in deploying a ballistic shield that allowed himself and fellow officers to detain a dangerous individual who had threatened people with a gun,” said Sheriff Brown. “His actions are commendable.”
TCSO Deputy Paul Fournier received a Meritorious Service Award for his more than 22 years as a Deputy for TCSO, and for his duties as the TCSO Public Information Officer for the last four years. Fournier was sworn in as a County Commissioner on January 6, 2025.
“Deputy Fournier retired from TCSO in 2018, but returned in 2021 to work as my Public Information Officer (PIO). In that time, he successfully carried out my vision for our communications with the public via our social media presence and press releases,” said Sheriff Brown.
“I wish Paul luck with his continued public service to Tillamook County as one of our County Commissioners.”