HARDIN - The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office would like to introduce our newest Deputy Sheriff, Austin Phillips.

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On December 29th 2023, Deputy Phillips raised his right hand and was sworn in by the Honorable Judge Charles HW Burch.

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Deputy Phillips was hired during the summer of 2023 and attended the Southwestern Illinois Police Academy; graduating on December 22nd 2023.

Deputy Phillips is a native of Greene County, Illinois and a graduate of Illinois College, where he majored in Communications and History.

Prior to joining the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office, he served as a Letter Carrier with the United States Postal Service.

Deputy Phillips is excited to take his place in the Kingdom of Calhoun, and we are certain is going to make a positive impact in Calhoun; dedicated to safeguarding and protect the safety, rights, and freedoms we enjoy, and to provide care and compassionate service to our citizens.

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