Special to 1808Delaware
The Westerville Division of Police has announced departmental recognitions and awards for 2020.
Sergeant Dan Betts has been named WPD’s Officer of the Year for 2020. Sgt. Betts also received two Lifesaving Awards.
Officer and Civilian of the Year | Awarded to individuals who have demonstrated excellent performance, productivity, responsibility, loyalty and honesty in fulfilling the Division’s mission statement in order to serve the public with the highest possible standards of service. They are nominated and chosen by their peers.
- Officer of the Year | Sgt. Dan Betts, Patrol Supervisor (third-shift)
- Civilian of the Year | Alishia Gibbs, Records Manager
Exceptional Duty Award | Awarded to a sworn officer for the performance of an act under conditions where bravery of other outstanding performance of duty occurred.
- Sgt. Dan Betts
- Officer Will Bogantz
- Officer Dan Fuehrer
- Officer JP Hill-Spann
- Officer Adara Mistovich
- Officer Mark Roddy
- Officer Jeremy Shipman
- Officer Justin Sorah
- Officer Wayne Valentine
- Officer Dan Williams
Honorable Service Award | Awarded to any employee for an outstanding accomplishment that has resulted in improved administration, operations, or substantial savings in manpower or operational costs, where the employee has gone above and beyond the requirements of his or her assignment.
- Lt. Brian Spoon
- Pharol Kaufman, Administrative Assistant
Lifesaving Award | Awarded to any employee for an act performed in the line of duty, which through disregard of personal safety or prompt and alert action, results in saving a life.
- Lt. Greg Franey
- Sgt. Dan Betts
- Officer JP Hill-Spann
- Officer Colin Phillips
- Officer Michele Severance
- Officer Eric Sheumaker
- Officer Jon Snyder
- Officer Justin Sorah
