Awards & Recognition

Employee of the Year

Support Services Director Kathy McGaughey was named the 2009 Employee of the Year for her work in researching and implementing a brand new county wide radio system, a new 911 phone system, a battery backup system for the Communications Center, and a new administrative phone system for the department.  Director McGaughey was also responsible for overseeing the installation of these projects at an approximate cost of 2.5 million dollars.

Sergeant Michael Radke and Officer Cody Waggoner were awarded the Silver Award for Valor for their actions on May 9, 2009.  Sergeant Radke and Officer Waggoner responded to assist a citizen with an unwanted person.  During their investigation, the officers attempted to arrest the suspect who was resistant to their commands.  The suspect attacked both officers and a long and violent encounter ensued.  The suspect was eventually taken into custody after striking and choking both officers.  Sergeant Radke and Officer Waggoner suffered non-life threatening injuries and were both credited for saving each others lives.    

MPO's Brandy Unruh and Hailey Knoll were awarded the Meritorious Service Award for their contributions in implementing the department's new Student Police Academy.  MPO's Unruh and Knoll helped develop the curriculum for the program, as well as to promote the program within the middle schools and high school.  Their dedication to this endeavor resulted in the attendance of approximately 40 students in the first every Student Academy.