NH Delegation Honors Law Enforcement Community at NH Congressional Law Enforcement Awards Ceremony
(Concord, NH) - On Friday, New Hampshire’s Congressional delegation honored members of the New Hampshire law enforcement community for exemplary service at the New Hampshire Congressional Law Enforcement Awards (NH-CLEA) ceremony in Concord. You can find photos from the event here.
“Granite State law enforcement officers put their lives on the line day after day, doing essential work that often goes underappreciated,” said Senator Shaheen. “This year’s recipients have been recognized for their unique and outstanding efforts, often in the face of great danger to themselves, to protect and serve the citizens of New Hampshire. I offer my sincere gratitude for all that they do.”
“New Hampshire’s law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every single day to keep our state safe,” said Senator Hassan. “I was honored to attend the Congressional Law Enforcement Award ceremony tonight and recognize the officers whose extraordinary actions have made an incalculable difference to our communities.”
“New Hampshire’s law enforcement officers go above and beyond the call of duty every day to protect us and keep our communities safe,” said Congresswoman Kuster. “Tonight’s ceremony is an opportunity for us to express our thanks and gratitude for their selflessness and sacrifices. I want to extend my congratulations to this year’s recipients and their families.”
“Congratulations to the men and women of law enforcement who were honored this year for going above and beyond to protect and serve our communities,” said Congressman Pappas. “They always stand ready to answer the call, and that’s why it is so critical that we provide our law enforcement with the support, resources, and respect that they have earned. I’m grateful for the dedication and sacrifice of the New Hampshire law enforcement community which ensures our state has a safe and strong future ahead.”
The New Hampshire Congressional Law Enforcement Awards were started in 1998. All New Hampshire law enforcement officers – whether they are serving full - or part-time – are eligible to be nominated for recognition from the New Hampshire Congressional Delegation. Awardees are selected by an independent committee of law enforcement officers comprised of current and retired federal, state, county, and local officials.
At the ceremony, Shaheen, Hassan, and Pappas honored the following law enforcement personnel with certificates of recognition on Friday:
2024 Congressional Law Enforcement Award Recipients
Above and Beyond the Call of Duty Award
This award recognizes officers who put their lives in harm’s way to help others. The NH-CLEA committee realizes that this is always part of any officer’s duties, but there are times when heroism and sacrifice in extreme circumstances need to be recognized.
Conservation Officer Levi Frye (NH Fish & Game)
Officer Brian Jenkins (Northumberland PD)
Lieutenant Geoffrey Pinard (Goffstown PD)
Lieutenant James Mitchell (Goffstown PD)
Sergeant Kevin Laroche (Goffstown PD)
Sergeant Jonathan Babcock (Goffstown PD)
Officer Timothy Chabot (Goffstown PD)
Sergeant Forrest Walker (Franklin PD)
Officer Christopher Hart (Franklin PD)
Officer James DeLuca (Hampton PD)
Trooper Philip Sheehy (NH State Police)
Trooper First Class Nathan Sleight (NH State Police)
Officer Richard W. Bateman Dedication and Professionalism Award
This award, named in honor of Officer Richard W. Bateman, recognizes law enforcement personnel that go beyond their normal duties in service to others.
Officer Jagger Bell (Franklin PD)
Dispatch Supervisor Kate Burton (Franklin PD)
Dispatcher Ryleigh O’Keefe (Franklin PD)
Dispatcher Taylee Wolfe (Franklin PD)
Trooper Benjamin Olmstead (NH State Police)
Communications Specialist Angelique M. Carter (NH State Police)
Marine Patrol Supervisor David Jones (NH Marine Patrol)
Marine Patrol Officer Timothy Pinkham (NH Marine Patrol)
Detective Wade Brown (Concord PD)
Detective Danika Gorham (Concord PD)
Sergeant Richard Sprankle (Nashua PD)
Officer Adam Anderson (Nashua PD)
Border Patrol Agent John Sue (U.S. Border Patrol)
Associate Service Award
This award recognizes that fire or rescue personnel as well as civilians have come to the assistance of law enforcement personnel in the course of their duties, at times putting their own lives in harm’s way and deserved recognition by the law enforcement community for their assistance.
Ms. Christine Lavoie
Ms. Suzanne Folsom
Career Service Award
This award recognizes an individual that has, over the course of his or her career, shown an outstanding dedication to law enforcement and their community.
Mr. Thomas Andross (Grafton County Sheriff’s Office)
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