Four Knoxville Police Department (KPD) employees and one young volunteer were honored during Tuesday’s (May 12) Annual Employee Appreciation luncheon at the Public Safety Complex as part of celebrating National Police Week.
Here are the five honorees:
- Rob Taylor is the recipient of the distinguished Mike Waggoner Leadership Award.
- Detective Brian Foulks and Officer Westley Williams were honored as Officers of the Year.
- Personnel Director Brooke Bright was presented with the Employee of the Year award.
- Ty Corey is the Explorer of the Year.
These exemplary winners were nominated by colleagues and voted on by the KPD Awards and Commendations Committee, a nine-person body representing a cross-section of the department.
“Each of these employees are outstanding representatives of our department,” KPD Chief Paul Noel said. “Their commitment to our mission and dedication to serving our community are commendable. I am grateful for their efforts and proud of the work the men and women of our department do every single day.”…