John Ward was appointed by the Curry County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday August 26, 2014 as the new Sheriff of Curry County effective October 1, 2014, to replace Sheriff John Bishop. Ward holds a Management Certificate from the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training and has worked for the Curry County Sheriff ’s Office for 24 years. Ward has served as a patrol deputy, detective, patrol sergeant and lieutenant since he was hired in November, 1990. He started several neighborhood watches and became very involved with community activities. Sheriff Ward has been a member of SARAC (Search and Rescue Advisory Council) and also a member of the OSSA Enforcement Command Council.
In July 2009, he was promoted to lieutenant and continued to supervise not only Patrol, Marine Patrol, Forest Patrol, Detectives, Reserves and SAR, but took over the supervision of Dispatch. Along with all his administrative duties, Sheriff Ward is still very active with all the divisions and community projects. He has been recognized for two lifesaving awards both from the Oregon State Marine Board and by the Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association. He was recognized by OSSA and awarded the SAR Coordinator of the Year for 2013.
Deputy Ted Heath is program manager of the Curry County Sheriff's Office Marine Patrol Division as well as serving as Search and Rescue Coordinator.
With the Curry County Sheriff's Office since 1987, Deputy Heath began his law enforcement career with a three year assignment with the jail, ten years in patrol, and the last 15 years in Marine Patrol. As Program Manager of the Marine Division, Deputy Heath oversees all marine operations including budget and Oregon State Marine Board reports.
Deputy Heath travels statewide on behalf of the Marine Board, teaching whitewater drift and jet boat operations in addition to a week-long Marine Academy.
Heath was raised in Gold Beach and enjoys hunting and fishing.
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