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

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. Officer Reggie Larson and K9 Rex Officer Dan Stefczak

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 Detective Ben Johnson Officer Dale Bernardy Officer Gordy Fiske Sergeant Nate Hatanpa Officer Mike Sommer