Sheriff Department welcomes new deputy

The Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department is welcoming its newest deputy. Thirty-eight year-old Robert A. Cooper was sworn-in by Sheriff Matt Myers on Tuesday afternoon.

Deputy Cooper is a native of Franklin. He recently retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years of service.

“Deputy Cooper will be responsible for the enforcement of state and local laws relating to public safety and welfare. He must exercise independent judgment in dealing with dangerous or unusual situations and he will often work under stressful, high-risk conditions,” said Sheriff Myers.