Mooresville Police Department took to social media to honor their own, celebrating the officers and civilian staff who've shown exceptional service and bravery in their duties.
In a post made earlier, the department announced the recipients of several awards; Lori Carlson was named Civilian of the Year, Officer William Atkins received Officer of the Year, Sgt. Tim Taylor was recognized with the Barger-Swaney (Unsung Hero) award and Asst. Chief Joe Cooke received The Dash Award, these recognitions underline the individual commitments to service and outstanding contributions to the Mooresville community.
The ceremony also highlighted life-saving acts with the Narcan Saves award going to Sgt. Jeremy Dingler, Officer Olivia Fletcher, Sgt. Tim Taylor, and Cpl. J. Carrie Zalepka, while the CPR/AED Saves honored Officer Jeremy Bliss, Officer Daniel Lambert, and Officer Eric Scronce for their lifesaving interventions.
Additionally, the Tourniquet Saves category underscored the fast actions of Cpt. Russell Clark, Officer Tyler Cox, Officer Eric Scronce, Cpl. J. Carrie Zalepka, and Officer Lauren Zalepka, where their quick thinking and preparedness were critical in emergency scenarios, and in possibly making the difference between life and death for those they served.
The full details of the honorees and their awards were shared in a Facebook post by the Mooresville Police Department, which included photos and further accolades celebrating the team's accomplishments and dedication.
