Law Enforcement Officer of the Year (American Legion of Iowa) Sgt. Scott Reyhons (Clinton County Sheriff’s Office)

On October 6, 2021, the Clinton American Legion Post 190 announced Sgt. Reyhons was chosen as the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. Sgt. Reyhons was recognized for his courageous actions and direct impact in preserving the life of another individual, while placing himself in harm’s way; during a domestic violence investigation in which Sgt. Reyhons was shot.

On January 26, 2022, the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office was notified that Sgt. Reyhons was selected by the American Legion of Iowa as the recipient of Iowa’s Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award. Sgt. Reyhons will be recognized at the Annual Department of Convention in July of 2022 in Des Moines, Iowa. Sgt. Reyhon’s nomination has now moved forward to the National Affairs Committee for consideration for the National Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award.

Sgt. Scott Reyhons began working with Clinton County in 1993 as a Communications Operator. Sgt. Reyhons began his law enforcement career in 1994, as a Reserve Deputy with the Clinton County Sheriff’s office. In 1995, Sgt. Reyhons was hired as a full-time Deputy Sheriff by the Clinton County, Iowa Sheriff’s Office. Sgt. Reyhons continues to serve the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office, as a patrol supervisor.

The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office and the Clinton American Legion June Van Meter Post 190 are proud of Sgt. Reyhons courageous service and his dedication to the citizens he serves within Clinton County.

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Sheriff Bill Greenwalt

Clinton County Sheriff’s Office