June 2, 2010	Major Todd Kelley toddkelley@ashlandkypd.com Field Operations Division Commander 606.327.2080 (office)

Ashland Police Department Annual Awards Members of the Ashland Police Department gathered recently for yearly awards. The event recognized both officers and civilians for bravery, dedication and devotion to the community. Chief Robert Ratliff recognized officers of all ranks and citizens for exceptional performance. The Ashland Police Department analyzes submissions for awards concerning events from May 2009 to April 2010. Incidents involving officers engaging with armed individuals, major case investigations to life saving events are considered. Some submissions involve civilians who came to the aid of a neighbor, stranger or assisted an officer and putting themselves in danger. The Awards and Commendation Program demonstrates the cooperative efforts of law enforcement officers and civilians willing to help in improving the quality of life in Ashland. Awards are as follows: Meritorious Service Award Lieutenant William Bare Sergeant Scott Sexton Officer Jim Dooley Officer Jason Hartzler Officer Jeremy Helms Officer Eric Homan Officer Angel O'Pell Officer J. R. Schoch Officer Josh Steele Honorable Service Award Sergeant Jason Moore Sergeant Tim Renfroe (x 2) Officer Rob Brunty Officer Brian Clark Officer Matt Davis Officer Jim Dooley Officer Eric Homan Officer Matt Howard (x 2) Officer Angel O'Pell Officer Gavin Patrick Officer J.R. Schoch Officer Erik Wilder Exceptional Duty Award Chief Robert Ratliff Officer Dustin Allgood Officer Richard Bohannon Officer Robert Brunty Officer Jim Dooley Officer Tony Floyd Officer Ed Harrison Officer Jeremy Helms Officer Scott Menefee Officer Danny Mooney Officer Steve Moore Officer Gavin Patrick Officer Eric Taylor Agent Allen Lowe - United States Secret Service Officer Chris Castle - Flatwoods Police Department Life Saving Award Lieutenant William Bare Officer Richard Bohannon Officer Angel O'Pell Officer Troy Patrick Officer Eric Taylor (x 2) Officer Rick Tweddell Letter of Commendation Officer Danny Mooney Educational Achievement Award Chief Robert Ratliff (Class B) Major Todd Kelley (Class B) Officer Brian Clark (Class A) Officer Steve Moore (Class B) Civilian Service Awards Jeromy Blum Robert Cackowski Certificate of Appreciation Charles Parker Tracey Crawford Jill Easterling Tracey Hunter Paul Underwood Kathy Donnelly Wade Haack Anthony Brown Chelsea Dearfield Mike Thomas John Donnelly Julie Vidaud Paul Manning Ricky Porter Cindy Whitt Steve Dowdy Brock Walter