Awards and Accreditations
Bowling Green Police held their 2007 awards ceremony on April 4, 2008. This ceremony honors police employees that went above and beyond in 2007 to protect and keep our city safe. Below is a list of the 2007 award recipients:
35 Year Service Award
Marie Witty - School Crossing Guard
20 Year Service Awards
Glenn Bratcher - Special Operations
Comelia Hunter - School Crossing Guard
Departmental Awards
Matt Davis - Officer of the Year
Jennifer Edwards - Civilian of the Year
Alex Wright - DUI Award
Todd Porter - Bill Key Traffic Award
David Hall - Seatbelt Award
Shane West - Child Restraint Award
Ernie Steff - Character Counts
Promotions
Charles Casey - Sergeant
Lori Cooper - Communications Supervisor
Robert Hansen - Sergeant
Brian Harrell - Sergeant
Josh Hughes - Sergeant
Terrill Sharber - Sergeant
Melanie Watts - Captain
Shane West - Sergeant
Lifesaving Medal
James Peerce
Shane West
Officer James Peerce and Sergeant Shane West were each given the Lifesaving Medal for their efforts in saving the life of an automobile crash victim.