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Annual Police Department Awards

On March 31, the Police Department presented its annual department awards. Below are the award winners in the “Of the Year” category:



Volunteer of the Year : Dalton Pugh


Telecommunications Operator of the Year: Jackie Ryle


Civilian Employee of the Year: Kerie Cress


School Resource Officer of the Year: Officer Jay Rozell


Technical Support Officer of the Year: Officer Greg Brunson


Patrol Officer of the Year: Officer Kevin McBreen


Investigator of the Year: Detective Tim Stevenson


Police Supervisor of the Year: Sergeant Melissa Grubbs


Police Administrator of the Year: Lieutenant Ben Hall


Police Officer of the Year:  Detective Tim Stevenson


In addition, Detective Tim Stevenson received an Outside Agency Commendation.


Kevin Bender, Jeff Hill, Jimmy Keyes, Jay Rozell and Bodie Warren received Department Commendations.


Meritorious Service Awards went to Marc Gray, Kevin McBreen, Nick Simpson and Jeff Uhrig.


Congratulations to everyone!