Several law enforcement officials, including St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office personnel, were recognized this week by dignitaries at the Nineteenth Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.
Among those awarded from the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office were Cpl. David Potter, Deputy of the Year for 2018; CO First Class Melissa Dodson, Correctional Officer of the Year for 2018, and Capt. Edward Willenborg, Commander of the Criminal Investigations Division, who was nominated by the St. Mary's County Office of the State's Attorney.
The event, sponsored by the Commissioners of St. Mary's County, the St. Mary's County Department of Aging and Human Services and Triad/SALT, was held Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at the 5 South Event Center in Callaway.
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| Commissioner President Randy Guy, Capt. Edward Willenborg, Lori Jennings-Harris, director of the St. Mary's County Department of Aging and Human Services; Pastor Chris McCombs and Sheriff Tim Cameron |
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| Melissa Decker, Senior Deputy State Fire Marshal; Kyle Neitzel, Officer First Class Maryland Natural Resources Police; Thomas Madden, Second Class Boatswain Mate U.S. Coast Guard; Capt. Edward Willenborg, Commander of the St. Mary's County Criminal Investigations Division; Emelie Thomas, Patrolman First Class Patuxent River Police Department; and Correctional Officer First Class Melissa Dodson |
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| St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Color Guard and Knights of Columbus |
