Aug.
27, 2015
WHAT: Richmond
Police Salute to Excellence Awards Ceremony
WHEN: 3
p.m. Thursday, August 27, 2015
WHERE: Maggie Walker Governor’s School, 1000 N. Lombardy Street
BACKGROUND: Richmond Police Department will honor its officers, civilian staff
and some of its community partners for their crime reduction efforts,
contributions and selfless acts to aid in making Richmond a better, safer city.
Two
of the Department’s top awards, the Medal of Valor and the Life Saving Bar,
will be presented to officers for their invaluable, courageous and heroic
actions in the line of duty as well as off duty.
Some
stories are better known than others, like that of Officer William Turner,
who was shot while responding to a call for an emotionally disturbed person
earlier this year. He will be receiving the Medal of Valor today.
But
other stories, like that of Officer Andrew Nicholson, are less widely
known.
After
hearing what sounded like a vehicle crash while working nearby in May, Officer
Nicholson responded to find an SUV had struck a power pole and a sparking
transformer was dangling perilously low over the vehicle. Despite warnings from
bystanders, he rushed in and dragged the unresponsive driver to safety.
These
and many more untold stories will be presented at the biannual Salute to
Excellence awards ceremony. The Department recognizes the efforts of those who
contribute to its successes twice a year.
The
public and members of the media are invited to attend.
