Sgt. Terry Hospodar wins Sheriff's Award

Newton - Sergeant Terry Hospodar of the Sussex County sheriff’s office was named recipient of the Sheriff’s Achievement Award by Robert E. Untig, Sussex County sheriff. Sgt. Hospodar was recognized for bringing public acclaim to herself and the sheriff’s office. While assigned as coordinator of the senior citizen TRIAD program, Sgt. Hospodar has dedicated herself to advance the sheriff’s office’s efforts in community involvement, specifically with the senior population, and other Law enforcement agencies, said Sheriff Untig. “Sgt. Hospodar’s professionalism and enthusiasm have not gone unnoticed, and her work with the TRIAD program, senior ID program and the senior police academy have set a high standard and made Sussex County a model for similar programs statewide,” said Untig. “I am proud of her and very pleased to present her with this award.” Hospodar is a 21-year veteran of the sheriff’s office and, in addition to senior service functions, serves as the sheriffs administrative sergeant, supervising the civil process unit, DNA collection, and child fingerprinting. She previously served in and supervised the warrant/detective unit and the courts and transports unit.