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Video: Deputy of the Year Chosen for Rancho Santa Margarita

Robert Thompson is selected by his colleagues as the top deputy for 2011. Also getting recognized for his role in busting up a crime ring is Jason Finley.

Robert Thompson, an Orange County Sheriff Deputy who has been working in Rancho Santa Margarita since 2008, has been selected the 2011 Deputy of the Year.

Thompson, who is also a member of the crItical incident response team to manage special situations and assist patrol deputies, was chosen based on the review of his peers.

"Bob Thompson has been an excellent, hardworking deputy for the city of Rancho Santa Margarita," said Lt. Brian Schmutz, chief of police services in RSM. "He consistently is out there turning over every rock he can to make our community safer."

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Also recognized at the council meeting on Wednesday was Dep. Jason Finley for his role in breaking up a crime cell that was responsible for about $4 million in losses to the CVS Pharmacy since 2008.

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