MASSACHUSETTS STATE POLICE AWARDS CEREMONY
Today, at 11:00 a.m., the Massachusetts State Police honored twenty-six award recipients at a ceremony held at the Grand Staircase of the State House in Boston. The award recipients include state and local police officers and nine civilians. The award recipients were honored for contributing to public safety, for performing acts of bravery and for engaging in police work that was beyond the call of duty.
"On behalf of the State Police, I am extremely proud to honor the men and women who will be receiving awards today. Their dedication to the mission of public safety is demonstrated by their acts of bravery and meritorious service. Protecting and serving the public is a noble mission, and the officers and civilians being recognized today, best illustrate what it means to serve. "
| 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 | Kyle A. Flanagan | Methuen |
| Trooper | Kevin S. Haley | Chelmsford |
| 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 | Robert C. Noonan | Somerville |
| Trooper | David A. Reis | New Bedford |
| Trooper | Matthew J. Sheehan | Medford |
| THE MEDAL OF LIFESAVING - Established to bestow recognition upon sworn police personnel who undertake significant actions in the saving of another life. | ||
| Trooper | Shaun P. Bellao | Brockton |
| Trooper | Christopher M. Brown | Springfield |
| Trooper | Walter Combs | Ware |
| Trooper | Donald Conrad | Cambridge |
| Trooper | Jeremiah L. Donovan | Randolph |
| Trooper | Steven J. Gallant | Topsfield |
| Trooper | Donald P. Short | Hanson |
| Trooper | Daniel H. Thom | West Bridgewater |
| Trooper | Curtis L. West | Randolph |
| Officer | Charles A. Jarrett | Brockton Police Dept. |
| Officer | Donald H. MacMillan Jr. | Brockton Police Dept. |
| Officer | Steven B. Pierce Jr. | Brockton Police Dept. |
| THE LIFESAVING AWARD - Established to bestow recognition upon civilian personnel who undertake significant actions in the saving of another life. | ||
| Mr. | Christopher J. Ambrose | Mass Port Employee |
| Mr. | Maher, Colin | Lexington |
| Mr. | Michael P. Connarton | Mass Port Employee |
| Mr. | William S. Foley | Mass Port Employee |
| Mrs. | Kristen A. Gallant | Topsfield |
| Ms. | Suzanne E. Lewis | Linwood |
| 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. | ||
| Ms. | Jessica M. Demelo | New Bedford |
| Mr. | Norberto Leite | New Bedford |
| Mr. | Richard M. Sweeney | Chicopee |