barbara.allen@suffolknewsherald.com

The Suffolk Police Department held its annual awards ceremony recently, recognizing departmental personnel who have demonstrated service to others above and beyond the call of duty. A special reception was held in the council conference room immediately after the ceremony with family and friends celebrating these unsung heroes.

The following people were honored during the ceremony in City Council Chambers, with Suffolk Police Chief William A. Freeman making the awards presentations:

Noteworthy Performances

Forensics Unit Supervisor Joan Jones

Officer J.E. McCarley

Officer J.K. Cooke

Officer W.T. Phippins

Sergeant S.L. Gilluly

Officer D. Simmons

Officer W.A. Henley

Officer J.L. Lane

Officer D.F. Jordan

Officer N.M. Boone

Officer L.A. Callis

Officer J.R. Clock

Officer J.H. Jackson

Officer R. Joyner

Officer J.M Craig

Officer E.A. Bender

Officer C.A. Scherer

Officer K.V. Adams

Officer R.C. Timmons

Officer D.W. Chipman

Investigator H.L. Kee

Investigator D.L. White

Departmental Commendations

Sergeant J. J. Marx

Officer M. L. Harris

Officer J. Hoppe

Auxiliary Officer R. Harris

Medallion Award of Excellence

Sergeant J. J. Marx

Officer of the Second Quarter

Lieutenant C. S. Patterson

Officer of the Third Quarter

Detective J. M. Jones

Officer of the Fourth Quarter

Officer J. Quigley

Emergency Communications Operator of the Year

E. C. O. Lartara Frazier

Officer of the Year

Detective J. M. Jones

Sup1ervisor of the Year

Lieutenant C. S. Patterson