2022 Chief Deputy of the YearPlease join Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office as they congratulate their very own Chief Deputy Mattie C. Provost on being named the 2022 Melvin Drum Chief Deputy of the Year by the Texas Chief Deputies Association. Chief Deputy Provost was recognized by the TCDA on June 9, 2022 at their annual conference hosted this year in San Marcos, Texas.The annual Melvin Drum Chief Deputy of the Year Award is the TCDA’s highest honor, named for Melvin Drum who was the Chief Deputy of Ochiltree County. Chief Drum was not only an outstanding Chief Deputy but also was extremely involved in his community. Chief Drum lost his life in the line of duty while conducting a traffic stop connected to a domestic disturbance on March 28, 1987.Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office salutes Chief Deputy Provost for her service positively impacting the Fort Bend community and their office, and for achieving this well-deserved honor!