Berkeley County Sheriff Awards 5-Year-Old With Civilian Service Award

MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County Sheriff C. W. “Butch” Henerey announced that the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office has awarded five-year-old Garrett Patterson with the Civilian Service Award for “service in the performance of an outstanding act which substantially aided the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office in the performance of their duties.”

During the morning hours of May 18, 2015 – Berkeley County Sheriff Deputies and personnel from numerous local, state and federal law enforcement agencies were in the process of searching for a person of interest from the shooting of Lieutenant Will Rogers.

After hearing reports of the incident from local media outlets, Patterson took it upon himself to prepare food and, with his mother, deliver it to the personnel involved in the search.

The award states that Patterson’s “extraordinary effort lifted up the morale of all personnel involved in the search.

Because of Mr. Garrett Patterson’s efforts, the Sheriff’s Office personnel, as well as all other personnel involved, were able to continue with their search knowing they had the support of the community.”

In addition to presenting Patterson with the award and a gift bag, Sheriff Henerey also named Patterson an honorary deputy.

“We are so proud to have Garrett Patterson as an honorary deputy,” said Henerey. “Garrett is a truly impressive young man with great thoughtfulness and maturity. His service to our department and the other agencies will never be forgotten.”

After accepting the award and his honorary deputy badge, Patterson spent time with Sheriff Henerey, Chief Deputy Rick Ollic and Major Anthony Phyall.

“I appreciate them a lot,” said Patterson. “I wish I could have stayed with them all day.”

Patterson will also be recognized by Sheriff Henerey and County Supervisor Bill Peagler for his service to the Sheriff’s Office at the June 22^nd County Council meeting.