The Melvin Drum Chief Deputy of the Year Award is the Texas Chief Deputies Association’s highest honor, named for Melvin Drum who was the Chief Deputy of Ochiltree County. He was killed in the line of duty while on a traffic stop involving a domestic disturbance. Chief Drum was not only an outstanding Chief Deputy but also was extremely involved in his community, especially with youth activities.
Recipients of this award embody not only the qualities set forth by Chief Drum but are also individuals who have provided exemplary service to the Texas Chief Deputies Association.
The deadline for nominations is July 1, 2020. The recipient of the award will be recognized at the Texas Chief Deputies Association Banquet on Thursday evening at the Annual Conference in Kerrville, Texas.
| — | 2019 Raymundo Del Bosque Jr. Zapata County |
| 2018 John Oglesby DeWitt County |
2017 David Johnson Potter County |
| 2016 Clay Barton Kerr County |
2015 Randy McDaniel Montgomery County |
| 2014 Jesse Flores Dallas County |
2013 Butch Davis Walker County |
| 2012 Debbie Miller Ector County |
2011 George Arispe Shleicher County |
| 2010 Cheryl Martin Andrews County |
2009 Bobby Garmon Smith County |
| 2008 Charles Sullins Ellis County |
2007 Ed Krevit Midland County |
| 2006 David Warren Nolan County |
2005 David Thurman Randall County |
| 2004 Bo DeArmond Moore County |
Raymundo Del Bosque Jr.
Zapata County
2020 DEADLINE
The deadline for this year's nominations is May 1, 2020.
Nominations are now open.
SUBMISSION
Send nominations to:
Wayne Floyd
Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Office
21 SE 6th Street
Perryton, TX 79070
(806) 435-8000
Email Wayne Floyd