Mt. Juliet, Tenn. – Recently, the department honored many outstanding staff members, who went above and beyond during 2018. On Friday, December 14, Mt. Juliet Police Department’s annual award banquet was held, and it was sponsored by American Jewelry’s Billie and Dwight Belew.
“Selecting outstanding employees for the year is always a difficult process. We have many great, committed employees at our department who all deserve the recognition,” stated Police Chief James Hambrick. “However, a difficult process is a good situation to have when recognizing those who went above and beyond. I’m proud of everyone, and I’m especially proud of this year’s award recipients.”
The top award of the year went to Detective Bonnie Harris, who received the Sgt. Jerry Mundy Employee of the Year award. Det. Harris is the department’s primary detective who investigates child sexual abuse and serves as a negotiator on the department’s Crisis Negotiation Team. This year, her direct efforts, led to two individuals receiving proper care after she helped them through their time of emotional crisis.
Capt. Tyler Chandler, Dep. Chief Michael Mullins, Det. Bonnie Harris, Chief James Hambrick, and Lt. Jason Brockman
Other employees honored include:
Sgt. Detective Tommy Shelton – Supervisor of the Year
Capt. Tyler Chandler, Lt. Jason Brockman, Sgt. Tommy Shelton, Chief James Hambrick, and Dep. Chief Michael Mullins
Cpl. Detective James Cothron – Investigator of the Year
Capt. Tyler Chandler, Lt. Jason Brockman, Det. James Cothron, Chief James Hambrick, and Dep. Chief Michael Mullins
Officer Josh Lo – Patrol Officer of the Year
Capt. Tyler Chandler, Lt. Jason Brockman, Ofc. Josh Lo, Chief James Hambrick, and Dep. Chief Michael Mullins
Sergeant Sam Shallenberger – Reserve Officer of the Year
Capt. Tyler Chandler, RLt. Andy Long, RSgt. Sam Shallenberger, & Chief
James Hambrick
Richard Frankich – Civilian of the Year
Capt. Tyler Chandler, Dep. Chief Michael Mullins, Richard Frankich, Chief James Hambrick, and Lt. Jason Brockman
Cpl. Det. Derek Thornhill – Chief Award
Officer Simco Valsaint – Most DUI Convictions
Officer Sara Bancroft – Most DUI Convictions Runner-up
Officer Michael Cordle – Most Felony Arrests
Officer Simco Valsaint – Most Felony Arrests Runner-up
Officer Austyn Dyer – Most Street Level Drug Arrests
Officer Justin Angle – Most Street Level Drug Arrests Runner-up
Corporal Robert Kimbrough – Most Traffic Enforcement Initiative
Officer Michael Wentzell – Most Traffic Enforcement Initiative Runner-up
Sergeant Sam Shallenberger – Top Reserve Officer Volunteer Hours
Sergeant Sam Shallenberger – Top Reserve Officer Hours Dedicated to Patrol
Officer Bob O’Neal – Top Reserve Officer Hours Dedicated to Special Events
Officer Troy Davis – Top Reserve Officer Hours Dedicated to Civic Meeting & Court Security
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