Col. Forrest Bethay Jr. and Dep. Jimmy Slater recognized on their retirement from the Sheriff’s Office

Col. Forrest Bethay Jr. and Dep. Sheriff Jimmy Slater were recently recognized by Sheriff James Pohlmann on their retirement from the Sheriff’s Office. Slater, at left, was with the Sheriff’s Office 16 years, primarly in the Traffic Division. Bethay, at right, was with the department for 28 years and was one of he top assistants to now retired Sheriff Jack A. Stephens, specializing in narcotics enforcement, although he also served a tenure as prison warden.