Rolla Police Department's Third Annual Golden Shield Award Ceremony at Matt’s Steakhouse announced awards and presented recognition to members of the various departments.

GOLDEN SHIELD AWARDS

Gallantry Star:  Cpl. Derrick Dillon

Grand Cordon:  Lt. Jason Smith, SSgt. Rick Williams, Sgt. John Frey, Det. Sgt. Ken Nakanishi, Det. Rob Jones, Det. Hank Harper, SPO Brad Gibbs, SPO Luke Kearse, SPO Chrissy Smith, SPO Tommy Davis, PTO Casey Chapman, Tel. Sup. Stacey Smith, Tel. Amy King, Tel. Lorri Thurman

Meritorious Service:  Cpl. Adam Meyer, PTO Jaime Solis, PTO Leann Robertson, Tel. Trina Duarte

Life-Saving:  SPO Tony Lauth, SPO Ben Tinsley
Exceptional Duty:  Cpl. Derrick Dillon, PTO Leann Robertson (2), PTO Steve Roukie, Records Clerk Kandi Trentham

Honorable Service:  Det. Hank Harper, Det. Robert Jones (2), SPO Brad Gibbs, SPO Jason Copeland, SPO Ben Tinsley, SPO Tommy Davis, Tel. Sup. Chuck Satterfield, Tel. Jamie Jones

Letter of Recognition:  SWAT Team

Certificate of Appreciation:  Explorers Grace Sherrill, Raymond Gerichten, Emalea Black