BOSTON (WBSM) — Two members of the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office were recently recognized at the Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association Law Enforcement & Corrections Awards in the Great Hall of the Massachusetts State House.
Dispatcher Alyssa Perley was named Employee of the Year, and Captain Sam Rapoza was named Supervisor of the Year, during the November 13 ceremony.
“The awards ceremony highlighted stories of heroism, commitment, and innovation within the law enforcement and corrections communities across the Commonwealth,” according to an MSA release.
Perley’s Heroic Response During Fall River Fire
Perley was recognized for her “exceptional composure, leadership, and coordination” during the Gabriel House assisted living facility fire in Fall River on July 13. She was working alone that evening, and still managed to maintain her regular dispatch duties while also assisting 60 to 80 patients in need of emergency transport…