On 10-3-2012, Sheriff Chris Francis and Chief Deputy Jeff Buchannan presented Lt. Leon Godlock with his Advanced Professional Certificate in a ceremony at Rutherford County Sheriff Office.
The North Carolina Sheriff’s Education and Training Standards Commission awarded Lt. Leon Godlock with his Advanced Professional Certification.
The Advanced Professional Certificate is the highest level of professional certification issued by the North Carolina Sheriff’s Education and Training Standards Commission to deputy sheriffs.
The Advanced Professional Certificate is awarded to deputies who have completed the required years of service, professional training and continuing education.
In Lt. Godlock’s letter recognizing his accomplishment, Attorney General Roy Cooper, wrote, “I extend my most sincere congratulations to you on award of this Advanced Professional Certificate and the honor which it bestows upon you. As a recipient of this prestigious award, you have placed yourself among the “ELITE” of law enforcement officers in the state of North Carolina.”
Sheriff Francis commented on Lt. Godlock’s accomplishment, “It is an honor to present Lt. Leon Godlock with his Advanced Professional Certificate. Lt. Godlock continues to demonstrate dedication to his chosen profession. Lt. Godlock supervises the Animal Control Division, School Resource Officers, Courthouse Security, D.A.R.E. program, Are-U-Okay program, is a member of the Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team (S.E.R.T.) and performs other duties as needed for the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office
