Seven individuals received the Life Saving Award for saving an inmate’s life. They include Sgt. Dietz, Corrections Officer Sprinkle, Sgt. Mosley, Juvenile Corrections Sgt. Calhoun, Officer Baldwin, Nurse Regina Casey, and Nurse Deja McCullough. (Photo provided by Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office)
Posted By: The Reporter March 9, 2026
On Thursday, March 5 several members of the Hamilton County Jail were recognized during a Promotions and Awards Ceremony for their professionalism, quick thinking, commitment to safety, and continued leadership within the department.
Life Saving Awards
On Jan. 15, Corrections Sgt. Dietz and Corrections Officer Sprinkle discovered an unresponsive inmate with no pulse and immediately began CPR.
Corrections Sgt. Mosley, Juvenile Corrections Sgt. Calhoun, and Officer Baldwin assisted with CPR and responded with an AED.
Nurse Regina Casey and Nurse Deja McCullough provided medical guidance and monitored the inmate until EMS arrived.
Through their coordinated and immediate actions, the inmate’s pulse was restored before EMS arrival. That inmate survived due to a quick response.
Off-Duty Response Medal of Merit
While off-duty on Nov. 2, 2025, Corrections Officer Hanna Cline stopped to assist after Cadiz Police Officer Douglas Barker was struck by a vehicle on State Road 38 in Henry County. She provided reassurance and care until medics arrived. The injured officer was airlifted to Methodist Hospital and later reported to be in stable condition.
Officer Barker attended the ceremony and was able to meet Officer Cline for the first time since the incident. It was a powerful and meaningful reunion.
Cadiz Police Officer Douglas Barker and Hamilton County Corrections Officer Hanna Cline, who helped Barker after he had been struck by a vehicle on State Road 38 in Henry County. (Photo provided by Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office)
Booking Safety Division Commander Award
Corrections Officer Kingen and Corrections Cpl. Santiago were awarded due to their attention to detail and ability to stop a potentially harmful situations from occurring at the corrections facility.
Corrections Promotions
- Christopher Russell – Promoted to Lieutenant, Judicial Division
- Steven Hartley – Promoted to Sergeant, Jail Division/Transport
- Patrick Farley – Promoted to Sergeant, Judicial Division
- Christopher Calhoun – Promoted to Sergeant, Juvenile Services Center
- Nathan Whisler – Promoted to Sergeant, Juvenile Services Center
These promotions recognize their leadership, experience, and continued dedication to serving the department and our community.
Hamilton County can be proud of the professionalism, vigilance, and commitment demonstrated by each of these individuals. Their actions reflect the very best of the Sheriff’s Office.
