Sylacauga
Police Department Awards Banquet
May 20, 2005
Each year, the Sylacauga Police Department holds a banquet to provide recognition to meritorious, distinguished and other acts of service by department personnel.
This year, special guests attending the banquet included Mayor Sam Wright and his wife Connie, Council President Doug Murphree and his wife Barbara, Council President Pro Tem Harold Ward, Council member Don Flippo and his wife Bonita and Council member Henry Looney and his wife Ella. Other special guests attending the banquet were department retirees and their families including retired Captain O'Neal Denny and Lt. Alvin Kidd.
Employee of
the Year
Officer Kelley Johnson
This award is not based upon one particular incident or set of circumstances
that an employee may become involved with, but their year long and
continuous service to the department. A bronze policeman's bust was
presented to Officer Johnson in recognition of professionalism,
exemplary performance, integrity, pride, and dedication.
Attendance and Firearms Awards
Perfect Attendance
Award
The perfect attendance award is given for completing one full year
without the use of any sick or unpaid leave. The officers presented
the award are listed below.
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Chief Louis Zook
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Lt. Fremon Edwards
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Lt. Jason McNeill
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Sgt. Jimmy Parker
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Officer Renea Childers
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Officer Charlton Kircus
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Officer Willis Whatley
Lt. Fremon Edwards was recognized for receiving the award for five consecutive years.
Top Gun Award
Capt. Andy Davis
Capt. Andy Davis was awarded the Top Gun award for the second consecutive year. This award is given for exceptional firearms proficiency in both qualification and combat firearms courses. Capt. Davis is the first two-time winner of the award.
Police Firearms Expert
Officers who score with 94 percent or above during annual qualification
receive an award for firearms proficiency. The officers presented the
award are listed below.
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Capt. Andy Davis
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Lt. Chris Carden
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Sgt. Paul Drake
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Officer Tommy Allen
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Officer Renea Childers
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MPO Norman Dobbs
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MPO Mike Eubanks
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Officer Adam Grantham
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Officer Kelley Johnson
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MPO Doug Kemp
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Officer Zack Underwood
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Officer Jason Williamson
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Officer Chris Wykoff
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MPO Jeff Mobbs
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MPO Mike Smith
Meritorious Service Award and Certificate of Commendation
The Meritorious Service Award is presented to those individuals who place themselves at risk of personal injury or while under extremely stressful circumstances displays exceptional professionalism.
A Certificate of Commendation is presented to those individuals whose actions reflect upon the highest traditions of law enforcement and display personal skills of devotion to duty.
The following officers were given
awards for their efforts in capturing a suspect wanted for attempted murder.
Meritorious Service Award
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MPO Doug Kemp
Certificate of Commendation
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Capt. Andy Davis
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Sgt. Rondell Muse
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Sgt. Jimmy Parker
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MPO Jeff Mobbs
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MPO Mike Smith
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MPO Mike Eubanks
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Officer Josh Coleman
The following officers received awards for their investigation that led to
the arrest of an individual passing counterfeit money.
Certificate of Commendation
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Sgt. Paul Drake
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MPO Mike Smith
The following officers received awards for their response and actions
involving an aggravated assault incident in which a juvenile had been shot.
Meritorious Service Award
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Sgt. Donnie Landers
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Sgt. Jason Smith
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Officer Kelley Johnson
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Officer Jason Williamson
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Officer James Wimmer
Certificate of Commendation
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MPO Mike Smith
The following officers were given awards for their capture of two suspects
within minutes of a burglary at a local business.
Certificate of Commendation
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Sgt. Donnie Landers
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Officer Adam Grantham
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Officer Kelley Johnson
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Officer James Wimmer
The following officers were given awards for their exceptional efforts in
resolving an incident with an armed mentally disturbed person who had
barricaded himself in his residence.
Meritorious Service Award
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Sgt. Donnie Landers
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Officer Adam Grantham
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Officer Kelley Johnson
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Officer James Wimmer
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Reserve Officer Kevin Kite
The following officers were given awards for their quick response which led
to the capture of a suspect within minutes of a business burglary.
Certificate of Commendation
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Sgt. Donnie Landers
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Officer Renea Childers
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Officer Jason Williamson
The following officers received awards for their capture of a residential
burglar.
Certificate of Commendation
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Officer Jason Williamson
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Officer Adam Grantham
The following officers received awards for their efforts which led to the
capture of a suspect involved in a nationwide credit card fraud.
Certificate of Commendation
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MPO Mike Eubanks
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MPO Jeff Mobbs
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Officer Willis Whatley
The following officers received awards for their efforts in arresting two
suspects involved in a residential burglary.
Meritorious Service Award
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Officer Renea Childers
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Officer Jason Williamson
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Officer James Wimmer
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Reserve Officer Wendell Hickman
Certificate of Commendation
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Lt. Jason McNeill
Department Service Award
The Department Service Award is presented to employees whose exceptional contributions benefit and bring credit to the officer, the department or the community.
The following officer was presented with a commendation bar and certificate for his efforts in developing and maintaining the department's Web site.
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MPO Mike Eubanks
The following reserve officers were presented the award for their dedication and service to the department through the Reserve Officer Unit.
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Reserve Officer John Pasierb
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Reserve Officer Wendell Hickman
Distinguished Service Award
The Distinguished Service Award recognizes an employee's continuous years of service.
The following officers were presented with a five-year commendation bar and certificate.
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MPO Mike Moore
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Officer James Wimmer
The following officers were presented with a ten-year commendation bar and certificate.
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Lt. Chris Carden
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Sgt. Donnie Landers
Chief Louis Zook was presented with a 20-year commendation bar, certificate and the Distinguished Service Medal.