Honors

communications Charlie Udriet, “and we look forward to him having a long and successful career in public safety.”

Also honored for Outstanding Team Performance during a critical incident involving a Trooper who needed assistance on I-295 were the following members: Kayla O’Bryant, Sara Lindamood, Kendal Marable, Amanda White, Lisa Bryant, Nick Tragesser and Megan Nixon. “Their performance is a great example of how emergency communications personnel work together during a time of crisis and perform as a great team during stressful events,” Udriet said.

Communications Officer Kendal Marable was recognized as the Communications Training Officer of the Year for 2022, Shift Supervisor Megan Nixon was recognized as the Supervisor of the Year for 2022 and Jacob Terry was the first recipient of the Charles Smith Radio Technician of the Year Award for

2022. This award is named for fellow co-worker and friend Charles Smith, the former communications systems manager for the department. Unfortunately, Smith had to retire in May of 2022, and died unexpectedly in March of this year. “He was and will always remain in our hearts as a man of faith, a devoted family man, a man of service and dedication to those in need,” Udriet said. “We are honored to remember him with this award named in his memory.”

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