PCSO Staffer Receives Commissioners Public Safety Award

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Ida Mendez, a member of the civilian staff with the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office, was presented with the Board of Commissioners Public Safety Award this week.

Affectionately known as ”Mrs. Ida,” Mendez was cited for her work in the aftermath of the January slayings of Cpl. Sam Driskell and his family. Mendez was an integral part of preparations for the funeral.

From the sheriff’s office:

Since Mrs. Mendez is bilingual she was able to speak with the family of Mrs. Driskell who lives in the Dominican Republic. Mrs. Mendez also helped coordinate funeral arrangements with Mrs. Driskell’s family utilizing her bilingual skills.

Sheriff Gary Gulledge stated, “If it weren’t for Mrs. Ida, there is no way we could have made all of the arrangements for the funeral of Mrs. Driskell. She has been an integral part of this office since she was hired in May of 2005.”

Mendez was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Board of Commissioners along with a “Dinner for Two” gift card from Texas Roadhouse.

(Photo: Standing First Row (L-R): Ida Mendez and Sheriff Gary Gulledge. Standing Rear Row (L-R): Post 1 Commissioner Dave Carmichael, County Attorney Lani Skipper, Post 2 Commissioner Todd Pownall, Commission Chairman David Austin, Post 3 Commissioner Vernon Collett, and Post 4 Commissioner Tony Crowe.)

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