In the story
The deputy participates in the official response to the incident at Ginny’s home. This supporting role belongs to the 2022 film’s law-enforcement sequence and is not Sheriff Hoyt from the remake branch.
Continuity matters
A later continuation of the original film’s premise, separate from the Hewitt remake pair and the Heather/Jed Sawyer branch. Sally is played here by Olwen Fouéré; Marilyn Burns originated the role.