Hood River County Sheriff Matt English has been was recognized as Oregon’s Sheriff of the Year for 2020 by the Oregon State Sheriffs Association. Lincoln County Sheriff Curtis Landers said during a ceremony for the award that English is a “forward- and critical-thinking individual who exemplifies the professionalism that all elected sheriffs should display.” Active with the Oregon State Sheriff’s Association (OSSA) since he took office in 2013, Sheriff English has served the organization in a variety of capacities, including Secretary, Vice-President, and President. English said the award was “humbling” and it was “an honor to be recognized.” English was sworn in for his third term as Hood River County Sheriff last week.