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Police honor the best among officers, staff

Published: April 7, 2008

The Westminster Police Department recently announced the recipients of annual awards honoring its best officers and staff.

The recipients, who were honored at a recent awards ceremony, are:

• Police Officer of the Year for 2007: Cpl. Scott Peter, for his self-initiated activity and numerous drug arrests. He also earned the Academic Excellence Award for completing training with a 99.7 percent grade-point average.

• Civilian of the Year: Brenda Roper, communications and records supervisor, for her progressive management and ability to implement changes.

• Volunteer of the Year: Simona Mason, a volunteer in the SCORE (Stopping Crime on Residential Environments) youth program, and who assists the Community Education Officers.

• Community Service Award: Cpl. Jesse Clagett, who established relationships with the Main Street community to address and resolve quality-of-life issues.

• Firearms Award: Detective Rick Lambert, for his firearms qualifications score of 99.5 percent.

• Chief’s Award: Linda Knott, for her contributions to the United Way campaign and the Shop with a Cop program.

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