Broome County Officers Recognized For Quick Life-Saving Responses

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How about this for good news? On June 18th (2025), the Broome County Sheriff's Office announced Office Corrections Officers, Detectives, and Road Patrol Deputies who were honored for their outstanding work in the line of duty.

According to the Broome County Sheriff's Office, Corrections Sergeant Dustin Greene and Corrections Officer Colin Agutter acted without hesitation after discovering an incarcerated individual attempting to strangle himself with a sheet. Greene and Agutter quickly secured the individual, removed the sheet, and saved his life.

photo provided by the Broome County Sheriff's Office

Road Patrol Deputies Terris Williams and John Kliment were honored for their lifesaving actions to locate and rescue a man who fell into the Tioughnioga River in the Town of Lisle on May 5th, 2025. The man was found pinned to a rock and unable to move due to the current. Williams and Kliment deployed a water rescue throw rope to the man and successfully pulled him to safety.

photo provided by the Broome County Sheriff's Office

Deputy Williams also received a commendation for lifesaving actions on April 14th, 2025, while assisting with a reported shooting in the City of Binghamton. Williams was first to respond to the shooting victim’s 911 call, locating the individual and applying a chest seal, tourniquet, bandage, and direct pressure to stop the victim from bleeding while keeping him stable until EMS arrived. Deputy William's actions saved the victim’s life.

Saving the lives of our community members is what is expected of all our sworn officers and deputies. But it’s always welcome news when members of our BCSO team do it and do it well. We are incredibly proud of this team, and our community rests easier knowing that these outstanding individuals are watching out for them. - Broome County Sheriff Fred Akshar

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