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Corrections deputy receives Distinguished Service Medal - The Andalusia Star

A corrections deputy who was attacked and injured by an inmate at the Covington County Jail recently was awarded the Covington County Sheriff’s Office’s Distinguished Service Medal during a meeting of the County Commission Tuesday morning. Sheriff Blake Turman presented Joshua Martin with the commendation stating that Martin’s actions may have prevented others from injury. “I am very proud that he did what it took to keep anyone else from being …