WEST
HARTFORD POLICE
Department
Awards
The
West Hartford Police Department has a long standing tradition
of exemplary performance demonstrated by police officers and
civilian personnel in the course of their duties. The Police
Department also recognizes citizens that have acted unselfishly
by assisting the police department or fellow citizens in some
way. Each year, these dedicated professionals and civilians
are recognized for their integrity and civic duty at an awards
ceremony in May.
The
following officers and civilians received awards at the West
Hartford Police Memorial Award Ceremony on May 15, 2009 at 8 AM in the Legislative Chambers of Town Hall.
Chief's
Medal of Valor:
Departmental
Citation: Officer Sean Walmsley, Officer Raymond Swank, Officer Andrew Teeter, Officer Eric Butkiewicz,
Sergeant Douglas Frink, and Officer Dominic Creaco
Police
Merit Awards: Detective Mark Puglielli, Officer Brett Balisciano, Officer David Strzalka, Officer Todd Myers, Officer Joseph Creaco, Officer Edward Jacovino, Officer Anthony Anderle and Officer Wayne Potvin
Life Saving Award:
Unit
Citations: Patrol Division - (in alphabetical order) Officer Brett Balisciano,
Detective Michael Camilleri,
Detective Steven Ciarleglio,
Sergeant Jeremy Clark,
Officer Joseph Creaco,
Officer Christopher Day,
Detective Brian Enns,
Sergeant Douglas Frink,
Detective Thomas Ganley, Officer Daniel Kardas, Detective William Kinahan
Lieutenant Joseph LaSata,
Officer Todd Myers,
Officer David Santora,
Officer Rosario Savastra,
Sergeant Ted Stoneburner,
Officer David Strzalka,
Officer Sean Walmsley and
Officer Andrew Wamester
Distinguished Service Medal: Officer Stacy Thomas
Employee
Service Award:
West
Hartford Citizens Award: Evelyn Williams, Brian Bonati, David Dobrzycki, Blessing Keaton, Michael and Bethany Dionne, Flor Rivera, Albert Mateo, James Geisler, and Correctional Officer Jose Bonilla
Years of Service Award: Detective James McKeown (20), Officer Alan Goldstein (20) and Officer David Cavedon (20).
The West Hartford Revolver Club presented its “Eppie Award” award to State Environmental Conservation Police Officer Edward Yescott.
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