State Police Honor 38 for Bravery and Service

State Police Honor 38 for Bravery and Service

The Massachusetts State Police today honored 26 state and local police officers and 12 civilians for various contributions to public safety, acts of bravery, and police work beyond the normal call of duty.  The awards ceremony, held at the Grand Staircase of the State House, was led by Secretary of Public Safety and Security Kevin M. Burke, and Colonel Mark F. Delaney, Superintendent of the State Police.

At the ceremony, Colonel Mark Delaney remarked, “Everyday law enforcement officers leave their homes, never knowing what perils or tragic human events they may encounter.  In a mere instant, their assignment may escalate from the mundane to a virtual life or death drama. Today, we will recognize and honor both officers and private citizens, who in a time of crisis, heroically answered the call to duty, whether facing deadly force, or assisting their fellow citizens.”

The Medal of Valor - Established to bestow recognition upon sworn police personnel who have performed specific acts of bravery or have exhibited outstanding courage while performing their duties.

Trooper Bruce L. Buckley                East Sandwich

The Medal of Merit - Established to bestow recognition upon police personnel who have performed specific acts of outstanding achievement far exceeding normal demands of the Department, which greatly contribute to the operation of the Department.

Trooper Russell E. Patenaude          Brimfield

The Medal of Lifesaving - Established to bestow recognition upon sworn police personnel who undertake significant actions in the saving of another life.

Lieutenant Robin A. Whitney             Greenfield

Trooper Sean P. LeBlanc                   Whitman

Trooper Sean R. Reardon                  Rockland

                                               Trooper Kyle T. Gleick                       Hubbardston

                                               Trooper Peter P. Holman                   Lunenburg

                                               Trooper Robert W. Malloy Jr.             Manchester-By-The-Sea

                                               Trooper Sean F. Carroll

                                               Trooper Anthony D. Martino                South Deerfield

SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENDATION - Established to bestow recognition upon any person who has made an exceptional contribution to the Massachusetts State Police.

                                Sergeant Michael J. Lyver                  North Grafton

                                Trooper Kevin W. Kennedy                 Auburn

                                Trooper Edward T. Blackwell              Carver

                                Trooper Patrick M. Johnson                Mansfield

                                Trooper Daniel J. Harrington              

                                Trooper David F. Parsons                    Scituate

                                Trooper David T. Nims                         Framingham

                                Trooper Jon A. MacKinnon                  Weymouth

                                Trooper James J. Morris                      Whitman

                                Trooper Kyle A. Flanagan                    Methuen

                                Trooper Sean P. Maher                        East Longmeadow

                                Trooper John A. Lione                         Revere

                                Trooper Daniel W. Schumaker             Tewksbury

                                Detective Ken E. Williams                    Brockton Police

                                Officer Richard J. Gaucher                   Brockton Police

                                Detective Michelet Montina                  Malden Police

                                Mr. Thomas J. Paulini                           Harwich

                                Mr. Nicholas J. Pelkey                          West Yarmouth

                                Mr. Santiago Velez                               Sandwich

                                Mr. Jeffrey D. Newell                            Harwich

The Distinguished Service Award - Established as the highest award to bestow recognition upon a civilian who has provided extraordinary assistance to the Department.

Mr. Charles D. Miserendino                  Fitchburg

Mr. John B. Melson                              Hyde Park

Mr. Joseph M. Lawless                         Lynnfield

                                               Mr. Brian M. Roberts                             Hingham

                                               Mr. Elvis Didovic                                   Peabody

The Lifesaving Award - Established to bestow recognition upon civilian personnel who undertake significant action in the saving of another life.

Mr. Clifford C. Harvey                       Warren, Rhode Island

Mrs. Donna M. McNamee                  Dorchester

THE PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD - Established to recognize a civilian member of the Department, or a member of the public who has provided outstanding assistance to the Department, or has significantly contributed to public safety.

                               Mr. Howard J. Lebowitz