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"Through their actions today's recipients demonstrated a commitment to protect their communities from harm despite the risks" said Colonel Mark F. Delaney Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police. He added "From rendering aid to persons in peril to making whole communities safer through the removal of violent gangs, the award recipients have improved the safety and quality of life of our communities and deserve our respect and praise."
MEDAL OF HONOR
THE MEDAL OF HONOR - Established to honor sworn Department personnel who have performed acts of extraordinary heroism above and beyond the call of duty.
Sergeant | Michael P. Sullivan | East Longmeadow |
Trooper | Jimi Grasso | |
Trooper | Kevin A. O'Toole | Wilbraham |
Trooper | Carlos Rivera Jr. | Springfield |
Trooper | Nelson Zayas | Springfield |
MEDAL OF VALOR
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 | Christopher L. Coscia | Hudson |
Trooper | Joshua J. Fries | Plymouth |
Trooper | John D. Pinkham | Ashfield |
Officer | Stephen P. Romano | Boston Police Department |
Trooper | Robert J. Rose | |
Trooper | Keller W. Williams | East Longmeadow |
MEDAL OF MERIT
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 | Kevin P. O'Neil | |
Trooper | Joshua M. Ulrich | Gloucester |
MEDAL OF LIFESAVING
THE MEDAL OF LIFESAVING - Established to bestow recognition upon sworn police personnel who undertake significant actions in the saving of another life.
Sergeant | Michael F. Rafferty | Rockland |
Trooper | Albert A. Balestra | Wrentham |
Trooper | Mark E. Burke | Plymouth |
Trooper | Douglas E. Heppleston | Lee |
Trooper | Peter N. Krasko | Medford |
Trooper | Carlos G. Mastromattei | Revere |
Trooper | Kevin M. O'Neil | Weymouth |
Trooper | Keith E. Pantazelos | Abington |
Trooper | William W. Robertson | Westboro |
Trooper | David J. Sawyer | Gloucester |
LIFESAVING AWARD
THE LIFESAVING AWARD - Established to bestow recognition upon civilian personnel who undertake significant actions in the saving of another life.
Mr. Gary S. Mullane | ||
Mr. I. Stanely Shechtman |
PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD
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. John Grossi |
SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENDATION
SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENDATION - Established to bestow recognition upon any person who has made an exceptional contribution to the Massachusetts State Police.
Captain | Daniel F. Risteen | Lynnfield |
Lieutenant | Thomas D. Grenham | Marshfield |
Sergeant | Mark A. Caponette | Worcester |
Sergeant | William E. Deary | Norwell |
Sergeant | Michael S. Fiore | Everett |
Trooper | Richard M. Ball | Dorchester |
Trooper | Stephen J. Barnes | Dracut |
Trooper | Gary L. Berlo | Plymouth |
Trooper | Robert V. Choquette II | Boylston |
Trooper | James J. Concannon | |
Detective | Scott M. Conley | Chelsea Police Department |
Detective | Daniel H. Delaney | Chelsea Police Department |
Trooper | Bryan W. Erickson | Saugus |
Trooper | Jared A. Gray | Weymouth |
Trooper | Joseph A. Gray III | Rockland |
Trooper | Damian Halfkenny | Dorchester |
Trooper | Edward J. Lavoie | |
Trooper | Robert L. Manning | Grafton |
Trooper | Mario J. Millett | Lynn |
Trooper | Wilserd Montina | Malden |
Trooper | Kenneth W. Rudolph | Plymouth |
Trooper | Kathleen M. Sampson | Rockland |
Trooper | Matthew J. Sheehan | Medford |
Trooper | Ronald C. Solimini Jr. | |
Trooper | Brad M. Sullivan | Danvers |
Trooper | Michael J. Sullivan | Worcester |
Trooper | John J. Tasker | Franklin |
MSP Dispatcher | Richard E. Teevens | |
Trooper | Mark K. Wheeler | Hanover |
Special Agent | Jeffrey E. Wood | Federal Bureau of Investigations |