Join us in congratulating Sergeant Tami Molony, who was recently honored by the Oregon State Sheriffs' Association with a Lifetime Achievement Award! According to the OSSA award, "Sergeant Tami Molony’s 30-year career with the Lane County Sheriff’s Office began as an explorer in 1987, and she was hired as a Deputy Sheriff in 1994. Early in her career, she served in Jail Security, became a member of the Communication Team, and worked as a Field Training Officer. In 2004, she joined the Defendant/Offender Management Center, where she handled offender classification, special reviews, and alternative program placements, becoming a leader and subject matter expert. In 2006, Sgt. Molony made history as the first deputy in Oregon with release authority through the Circuit Court’s Pre-Trial Services office, helping create a groundbreaking program to manage jail populations that remains in use today. Promoted to Sergeant in 2013, she returned to Jail Security and later began overseeing the Corrections Division’s Alternative Programs, including the Sheriff’s Work Crew and Electronic Monitoring. Her leadership strengthened relationships with community partners and ensured quality service. Throughout her career, Sgt. Molony has received multiple awards, contributed to preventing escape attempts, and amassed over 2,100 training hours, including a supervisory certification from DPSST. She has mentored countless colleagues and played a key role in recruiting female staff into law enforcement. Sgt. Molony’s dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence have made her an invaluable member of LCSO, and her impact on the department will be felt for years to come. She is known not only as a leader and mentor but as a caring and dependable colleague. Thanks Sgt. Molony for your service to our community! #honoredtoserve #sworntoprotect #committedtojusticeandintegrity