During an October 1, 2003 ceremony the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office was recognized for its participation during the Sniper Shooting incidents which occurred in Montgomery County. Below is a copy of the certificate which was presented to Sheriff Kight by County Executive Douglas M. Duncan and Acting Chief of the Montgomery County Police William C. O'Toole.

     During the Sniper investigation the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Special Response Team was assigned full time to respond to potential threats and to work with Local, State and Federal Authorities during the investigation. Additional Deputies were also assigned by the Sheriff's Office to assist with security at schools and other high profile locations within Montgomery County. Deputies who routinely are assigned to work out in the community also aided in vehicle check points, perimeters and responded to suspicious activity.

     The Sheriff's Office continues to redirect resources as necessary to assist when there are high demands placed on Local Law Enforcement Agencies. Most recently Deputies were reassigned to assist during the damage caused by Hurricane Isabel. Deputies were assigned to direct traffic at intersections and to assist with the distribution of dry ice during the power outages.

     The Sheriff's Office under Sheriff Kight is the second largest Law Enforcement agency serving Montgomery County, Maryland and will continue to provide necessary services to the citizens of Montgomery County.