Shasta County is fortunate to have many exemplary employees. On a daily basis, their dedication, integrity, creativity, and professionalism are called upon to maintain the high quality of local public services enjoyed by the citizens of Shasta County. Their jobs are becoming more challenging as public expectations of service and demands for increased efficiency escalate. In this environment, it is important that we recognize those employees who set the standard of excellence and dedication for the entire organization. Their contribution deserves the thanks and appreciation of the entire County family and the citizens of the community.
In this spirit, the Board is being asked to recognize the Employee of the Month, who has been nominated by the Employee Recognition Committee. This nomination is based on a review of all nominations using the selection criteria provided for in the Employee Recognition Policy. It is the recommendation of the Employee Recognition Committee that Deputy Kody Bodner, Sheriff Department, be recognized as the March 2017 Employee of the Month.
On September 10, 2016 Deputy Kody Bodner, and another officer responded to a report of a vehicle crash that started a brush fire that threatened several nearby structures. When they arrived on scene, Deputy Bodner took command of the initial emergency evacuations by providing clear and concise objectives. Deputy Bodner was relied on because of his experience. The DUI driver approached the other officer at a nearby intersection and this officer was removed from any evacuation efforts. Deputy Bodner then had to evacuate several dozen homes in the immediate vicinity of the fire by himself.
Deputy Bodner's actions on that day may have saved lives. His "calm during chaos" are within the highest standards of first responders and the Shasta County Sheriff Department.