26 | 2019 Annual Report
Awards 2018 Department Commendations and Medal of Merit The Awards Ceremony took place after the 2018 Annual Report was printed
Captain Dan Pelkey
CSO Justin Adamski
Detective Al Champagne
2019 Award Recipients The Awards Ceremony has been delayed due to Covid-19
Chief’s Compassion Award This is a newly created award, selected by Chief Podany and awarded to those who have gone particularly above and beyond in showing care and compassion to the citizens they serve.
Officer Brian Wiens Sergeant Nate Hatanpa Officer James Ross
Medal of Valor
Department Commendation Selected by the awards committee, this is awarded to a member of the department who distinguishes themselves for an act of achievement that is beyond the normal performance required of that member; or which has a significant impact to the department or community; or which reflects great credit upon the department and the law enforcement profession as a whole.
Detective Orin Christensen
Selected by the awards committee, this is awarded to a member of the department who distinguishes themselves in the line of duty by a conspicuous act of bravery or heroism, at risk of their own personal safety, in the face of great danger and above and beyond the call of duty.
Detective Ben Johnson Officer Dale Bernardy Officer Gordy Fiske Sergeant Nate Hatanpa
Officer Reggie Larson and K9 Rex Officer Dan Stefczak
Officer Mike Sommer
