Every year, the New Bern Civitan Club recognizes a member of the Sheriff’s Department with a Community Award. This year, Sheriff Chip Hughes nominated Kortlyn Templin, who joined the Department in July 2020. He has served as a Criminal Patrol Bureau Deputy for three years and has been awarded commendations for exemplary performance of duty.
Recently, Kortlyn was promoted to Investigator with the Criminal Investigation Bureau. He is a graduate of New Bern High School, East Carolina University, and is a resident of New Bern. Congratulations to Kortlyn and thanks to Helen Shine for chairing this committee.
Pictured (l. to r.) Sheriff Chip Hughes, Investigator Kortlyn Templin, and Helen Shine