Dog the Bounty Hunter‘s son, Garry Chapman, is celebrating a major career milestone … earning a prestigious law enforcement honor after a turbulent stretch that included a fatal crash, a firing and a successful fight to get his job back.
Garry tells TMZ … ACE Interdiction announced Sunday he was selected as its 2025 Patrol Officer of the Year for his work as a “Criminal Apprehension Specialist.” The organization publicly revealed the award on social media and is sending him a plaque recognizing the achievement.
According to Garry, the honor was based strictly on performance. He says ACE Interdiction reviewed his 2025 law enforcement statistics, including arrests and drug seizures, before selecting him as the winner.
Garry tell us his narcotics seizure numbers were the highest in his county during 2025, helping him secure the merit-based award. He adds ACE Interdiction only hands out three awards annually.
The recognition carries extra significance for Garry because he says he was nominated by fellow officers, including members of his command staff, despite the challenges he’s faced over the last year…