For Independence Patrolman Autumn Likes, notification that she had won the inaugural Next Generation of Protectors Award came as a complete surprise.
GALLS, a uniform and tactical gear supplier for public safety professionals, and Law Enforcement Today, presented the award, which, according to an article in Law Enforcement Today, is a nationwide effort to “recognize and celebrate the rising stars of law enforcement.”
The program aims to honor the “Top 30 Officers Under 30,” with all nominees being entered for consideration for the Young Officer Award, which will be presented at the National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Fort Worth, Texas, in April.
Likes came out on top among ten finalists nationwide. The winner was chosen based on the number of votes received through galls.com…