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Officers, civilians honored by APD

Sarah Lynch/The Independent

Ashland Officers and residents who have gone above and beyond the call of duty were honored at an Ashland Police Department awards ceremony on Tuesday.

The event at South Ashland United Methodist Church was part of National Police Week, during which law enforcement agencies across the county honor fallen officers and raise awareness that every 57 hours another law enforcement officer gives up his or her life to protect the community.

For their willingness to get involved and assist police, several members of the community were honored, including Tim Porter, Kent Francis and Jennifer Alejandre, who helped prevent a purse snatching at Captain D’s in Ashland.

“Honoring the good deeds of public service is what this is all about,” said Ashland Mayor Steve Gilmore.

Gilmore, who read a proclamation recognizing May 15 as Nation Peace Officers’ Memorial Day, said the area’s police officers do more than provide good leadership.

“I’ve always been more than impressed with our police department,” he said. “The work they do, especially with the DARE program, has long-reaching effects.”

Lt. David Slone was honored for his 21 years with the School Safety Patrol. He was presented with a flag that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell had flown over the state capital in his honor.

Sgt. Mark McDowell present Emily Meeks, a sixth-grader at Crabbe Elementary School, with the Mike Beloat Achievement Award for her efforts as a School Safety Patrol captain.

The award is presented every year to a student in the Ashland Independent School District who demonstrates outstanding performance as a patrol member and in school, in memory of Beloat.

Police week also helps residentss know and understand the duties, responsibilities, hazards and sacrifices of law enforcement agencies.

“They keep up safe,” Gilmore said. “What higher calling is the willingness to sacrifice your life to protect the members of your community?”

SARAH LYNCH can be reached at (606) 326-2650 or slynch@dailyindependent.com.

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