The TPD held its 3rd Annual Awards dinner at the Tyrone Depot on December 9th to recognize its officers for their hard work and contributions to the community over the past year. The awards presented are as follows:
Officer of the Year: Ofc. Andrea Johnson
Employee of the Year: Court Clerk Kathy Bright
Meritorious Service Awards:
- Lt. Dean Johnson – Assist another agency: Entering Auto apprehension;
- Sgt. Eric DeLoose – Armed Robbery apprehension;
- Ofc. Philip Nelson – Life saving deed;
- Sgt. Matt New – Life saving deed;
- Ofc. Anthony Munoz x3; Life saving deed, felony apprehensions;
Community Service Award: Ofc. Andrea Johnson
Chief Commendations: Kathy Bright and April Spradlin for their work on the Shop with a Cop program.
Civic Achievement Award: Maj. Van Brock for his contributions to the Town's Veteran's Memorial Park project.
Instructor Certification Award: Ofc. Philip Nelson
Service Recognition:
2 Years of Service - Ofc. Andrea Johnson, Ofc. Shawn Albea, Ofc. Todd Ruth, Ofc. Anthony Munoz
10 Years of Service - Lt. Steven Lafferty
Good Conduct Awards:
Maj. Van Brock, Sgt. Eric DeLoose, Lt. Dean Johnson, Lt. Steven Lafferty, Sgt. David Murphy
Shooting Awards:
Marksman - Det. Adam Castings, Cpl. Mike Dishman,Ofc. Andrea Johnson,Sgt. David Murphy, Ofc. Philip Nelson, Sgt. Matt New, Ofc. Todd Ruth.
Sharpshooter - Ofc. Shawn Albea, Maj. Van Brock, Ofc. Daniel Carawan, Lt. Dean Johnson, Ofc. Anthony Munoz.
Expert - Lt. Steven Lafferty, Sgt. Eric DeLoose, Cpl. Drew Moorman.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to this event and made it such a success!