CLARK COUNTY — Law enforcement from the Miami Valley came together on Monday to pay tribute to a fallen Clark County Sheriff’s deputy.
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As previously reported by News Center 7, the funeral for Clark County Sheriff’s deputy Summer Jenkins was held Monday in Springfield.
She died at the age of 27 on Dec. 19.
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A Clark County sheriff’s dispatcher gave the End of Watch (EOW) call.
“After four years of dedicated service to the village of Cedarville and to the citizens of Clark County, Deputy Summer Jenkins has answered her final call,” the dispatcher said.
Her procession started in Clark County and ended in Indiana where she attended school.
Clark County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Michael Young told News Center 7 that Deputy Jenkins had a smile like a warm hug.
He described her as polite, friendly, and had an energy that was comforting to others.
Young added she was excited to be part of the sheriff’s office.
Jenkins graduated from the Sinclair Law Enforcement Academy, according to her online obituary.
She began her law enforcement career at the Colerain Police Department.
Jenkins spent four years with Cedarville Police before joining the Clark County Sheriff’s Office in September 2024.
“Rest easy, Deputy Jenkins. We will take it from here,” the EOW concluded.
Chief Young said the loss will be felt by several police departments and first responders.
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