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Apr 23, 2018
The Rehoboth Beach Police Department recognized officers and employees during its annual awards banquet April 12. The banquet, which took place at The Greene Turtle in Rehoboth, was attended by personnel and their families, including city and state officials and friends of the department. “The awards ceremony is to recognize the dedication and impressive achievements of employees and the department’s community and business partners,” said Chief Keith Banks. “Although all members of the department are hard-working individuals who are committed to providing excellent service dedicated to their community, each year’s honorees – both nominees and award recipients – are deserving of special recognition as they went above and beyond the call of duty to serve the citizens of Rehoboth Beach.”
Detective Tyler Whitman was named 2017 Officer of the Year, and Dispatcher Ryan Buff received the 2017 Civilian Employee of the Year during the ceremony. Both were nominated for the award by the administrative staff. “Tyler is very deserving of this award,” said Lt. Will Sullivan. “He is being recognized for his hard work, investigative skills and his dedication to keeping the public safe.” Buff’s supervisor Tammy Ketterman said, “Ryan’s exceptional dedication and service to the department and the community makes him so deserving of this award. He always offers assistance and volunteers to take on extra tasks when he can. His progressive attitude is a positive force within the department.” Other awards presented at the banquet were:
Life-Saving Award: Officer Eric Hiller, Dispatcher Nicholas Priddy, and Dispatcher Daniel Mitchell
Chief’s Award: Marion Jones and Lt. Jaime Riddle
Heroism Award: Officer Josh Kosiorowski
Citizens Commendation Award: Lt. Jaime Riddle
Most Complaints Investigated Award: Officer Josh Kosiorowski
Exceptional Traffic Enforcement Award: Officer Dana Wyant
Exceptional Criminal Enforcement Award: Officer Dana Wyant
DUI Enforcement Award: Officer Dana Wyant
Firearms Award: Officer Jeffrey Bixler and Officer Eric Hiller
Ten Years of Service Award: Officer Curtis Sauve, Officer Dana Wyant, Officer Eric Hiller, and Dispatcher Scott Clark
Fifteen Years of Service Award: Sgt. Victor Letonoff
Twenty Years of Service Award: Sgt. Scott O’Bier
Thirty Years of Service Award: Sgt. Benjamin Mitchell
Promotion to Rank of Corporal: Officer Jeffrey Bixler
Promotion to Rank of Senior Corporal: Officer Curtis Sauve, Officer Dana Wyant, and Officer Eric Hiller
Promotion to Rank of Master Corporal: Officer Susan Dill and Officer Bryson Ezell
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(l-r) 2017 Officer of the Year Detective Tyler Whitman and Chief Keith Banks
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(l-r) 2017 Civilian Employee of the Year Dispatcher Ryan Buff and Chief Keith Banks
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(l-r) Chief's Award presented to Marion Jones and Chief Keith Banks
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(l-r) Life-Saving Award presented to Officer Eric Hiller, Dispatcher Nicholas Priddy, Chief Keith Banks, Dispatcher Daniel Mitchell
