For Immediate Release

Date: Oct. 15, 2003

Board Honors Clackamas County Marine Patrol

The Oregon State Marine Board has honored Clackamas County Marine Dep. Doug Olson with the 2003 Marine Theft Award. The board honored Deputy Olson during awards ceremonies in Bend on Oct. 1.

"Officers bring special talents to their job. One of Doug's is rooting out stolen boats and motors," said Bill Rydblom, Law Enforcement Program Manager for the Marine Board. "Through his diligent efforts, Dep. Olson recovered 26 stolen boats and motors this year. This is an excellent service to boaters and helps deter future theft of boats and equipment. He is also invaluable in training other marine officers to improve their skills on theft recovery.”

Other awards given by the board included: 2003 Marine Program of the Year - Full Time Program, Jackson County; 2003 Marine Program of the Year - Seasonal Program, Benton County; 2003 Marine Officer of the year, full-time program, Deputy Tom Turk, Jackson County; Program Manager of the Year, Sgt. Tim Steele, Marion County; Most Improved Program, Coos County; Rookie of the Year, Dep. James Gyllenskog, Jackson County; 2003 BUII Enforcement Award, Dep. James Gyllenskog, Jackson County; School Education Award, Marion County.

In addition, Life Saver Awards were given to Deputy Scott McDowell, Multnomah County; Dep. Paul Fournier, Tillamook County; Ruben Descloux and Josh Walker, Netarts-Oceanside Volunteer Fire Dept.; Deputies Den Bender and Tim Allinson, Polk County; and Deputies Sam Forney and Jerry Saltos, Crook County.

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