Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Worland Police Sgt. Kent Lombard presents retiring Sgt. Sean Duffy with a Henry Repeating Arms commemorative lever action rifle for his retirement at a ceremony Tuesday night at the Worland City Council. Duffy also received a large wall hanging bearing his bad and the years of service, 20 years and 2 weeks. He also received the wooden flag, complete with rifle brackets that Officer Adam Bankert presented him. The flag was made by Sheridan youth Mariah Pierce.
Accolades were bestowed Tuesday at the Worland City Council upon Worland Police Sgt. Sean Duffy who retired from the force after 20 years and 2 weeks.
Mayor Jim Gill said, "I'm extremely privileged and proud to recognize one of our officers. You've done a wonderful job for us over the many, many years and I can only say that your dad's (former mayor Dave Duffy) got to be looking down with a great deal of pride this evening."
Chief Gabe Elliott said Duffy has been a pillar for the department and involved in nearly every aspect. "I wanted to take time to recognize what he has done for the department and for the entire city."
He added that Duffy had trained or had a hand in training nearly every officer in that 20 years; he was a member of the special response team that also responded to other communities.
"Sean was always the first guy there and last guy to leave, we appreciate that."
When the WPD was more active in D.A.R.E. he was active in getting the program started. "He outfitted all of our patrol vehicles for a number of year. That saved the city thousands of dollars. Granted Sean got paid for that but his rate much cheaper and work by far much better. We're going to miss that aspect and overall knowledge of everything he has done," Elliott said.
Duffy has earned the Police Star for bravery, numerous commendations and medals, the Governor's Award for DUI (driving under the influence) enforcement (only the second officer in WPD history to earn the honor, getting 30 DUI arrests in one year).
"Everything Sean has done has been exceptional, consistent for us. He's been there for us, been there for you guys and for the city," Elliott said.
The mayor thanked his family for his years of service with his mother, wife and children in attendance.
Council member Barbara Brookwell thanked him for always being a gentleman on the job.
Duffy said, "I appreciate the opportunity. Worland is a pretty good place to live and raise a family. With these new guys coming up it will continue to be so. I'm thankful for the opportunity I've had," adding that the job has never been dull and you never knew what calls you might receive like a bull in the basement.
He received a lever action commemorative Henry rifle emblazoned with "Protect and Serve," a large wall plaque with years of service and wooden flag made from a youth in Sheridan, that include rifle brackets for the new rifle.
OTHER BUSINESS:
In other business Tuesday night:
The council approved the appointment of Duffy to the Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission. He replaced Steven Siebert who has moved to Montana, according to Clerk/Treasurer Tracy Glanz.
•The council changed the work session in November from Nov. 11 to Nov. 12 due to Veterans Day holiday.
•The council changed the regular Nov. 5 council meeting to Monday, Nov. 4 due to the General Election.
•The council approved a new four-year contract with Sagebrush Sports LLC, Valerie and Donnie Bjorhus for operating Green Hills Golf Course. The contract is for $143,000 annually.
Council candidates Sheryl Ley, Lawrence Meier, Tony Wartman and Kassie Nolting were in attendance.
More on Tuesday's meeting will be published in next weeks' issue.
