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| Sheriff Tim Cameron congratulates Deputy Shawn Shelko |
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| Sheriff Tim Cameron congratulates Correctional Officer Alexander Tasciotti |
Deputy Shawn
Shelko and Correctional Officer Alexander Tasciotti were named Rookies of the
Year for 2017 for the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office at the Annual Awards
Banquet held at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department on Friday, May 18,
2018.
Deputy Shelko
started with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on Nov. 2, 2015 and was
released from Field Training on Oct. 10, 2016. Shelko is a consummate professional and sets the example for 21st Century policing –
methodical in his approach and pursues his cases like a seasoned veteran.
Shortly
after his release from field training, Shelko investigated a reported stolen
boat. Shelko found through social media that a similar boat was being sold
online. Although the boat’s appearance was painted over, Shelko continued the
investigation which led to the discovery of the boat’s disposed vehicle
identification number. The stolen property was recovered, followed by
conviction of the culprit.
Utilizing techniques
learned in Crisis Intervention Training, Shelko has turned potentially violent
situations into calm and easy ones on several occasions. He is the example of
how we want our deputies to interact with the public and his demeanor brings
honor to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office.
Tasciotti
began his career with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office as a Correctional
Officer on April 25, 2016. In addition to his primary duties, he is a certified
Booking Officer, member of the Sheriff’s Office Color Guard and a drone pilot
for the agency.
Tasciotti
has assisted in the collection of intelligence resulting in the discovery and
removal of contraband from within the St. Mary’s County Detention and
Rehabilitation Center. He was also recognized for his heroic actions of pulling
a citizen from a burning vehicle and providing emergency medical care until Emergency
Medical Services arrived.
He is a
thorough, capable and diligent officer who completes tasks without hesitation
or complaint and assists his fellow officers with their daily assignments as
well as unexpected events which unfold daily within the facility.
The St. Mary’s
County Sheriff’s Office takes great pride in naming Deputy Shelko as the 2017
Rookie of the Year and Correctional Officer Tasciotti as the 2017 Rookie of the
Year.
