Deputy Gilbert Recognized with Attorney General ’ s Award
By Orange County Communications, Portions Adapted from Orange County Sheriff ’ s Office Facebook Post
On April 24, Deputy B. Gilbert was honored with a 2024 Unsung Hero Award, presented by the Office of Attorney General Jason Miyares to nominees across the Commonwealth who have shown exemplary service in working with domestic violence victims. Deputy Gilbert was nominated for this award for multiple reasons. When responding to domestic violence scenes, Deputy Gilbert ensures that the victims are put in contact with the Sheriff ’ s Office ’ s Victim Witness Advocates. In addition, he follows up with victims to make sure they are safe, many times on his days off.
Deputy Gilbert with his Unsung Hero Award. Pictured L to R: Victim Witness Program Director, Jennifer Hayes; Deputy Boyce Gilbert; Sergeant Shannon Dixon
In short, he has made it his goal to provide every resource available known to domestic violence survivors helping to ensure that they will not be victims again.
The Board of Supervisors acknowledges the importance of supporting victims of crime. In fact, on the day before Deputy Gilbert accepted his award, the Board presented a resolution to Jennifer Hayes, Victim Witness Program Director, recognizing April 21 – 27 as National Crime Victim ’ s Rights Week. According to the Office for Victims of Crime , “ this year ’ s theme is a call - to - action for us all to create safe environments for crime victims to share what happened to them. ” For more information about the Victim Witness Program in Orange County, call (540) 661 - 5327.
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