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GFPD hands out awards

By Doug Barrett Dec 16, 2022 | 7:46 PM

The Grand Forks Police Department handed out their annual awards this week. The ceremony marked everything from new hires and years of service to physical fitness and firearms proficiency.

Lifesaving Awards
Ofc. Alan Gilbertson Cpl. Jesse Younggren Sgt. Preston Engstrom Sgt. Danny Pemberton Ofc. James Opp
Cpl. Eric Hamilton Ofc. Jakob Metzig
Sgt. Preston Engstrom Cpl. Adam Solar
Ofc. Douglas Henning
UNDPD Sgt. Shawn Thompson (GFPD Ofc. Thompson)

Sgt. Wayne ‘Andy’ Anderson Meritorious Service Award: Lt. Dwight Love

Medal of Valor: Cpl. Adam Solar:

Medal of Merit: Ofc. Jakob Metzig

Appreciation Award: Dr. Patrick Moore

Mr. Roger Brockmeyer

Mr. Elton Hendrickson

Ms. Ilene Sherlock
Ms. Roberta Messelt

Fire Apparatus: Specialist Michael Coxe (GFFD)

Bike Patrol Century Award
Cpl. Jay Farmer
Outside Agency Awards
Ofc. James Opp—NDDOT Beyond the Traffic Stop Award
Ofc. Andrew Rebel—NDDOT Beyond the Traffic Stop Award
Ofc. Savannah Nagle Altru Hospital Stork Pin

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