TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Several officers in the Terre Haute Police Department were recognized Friday as part of the 33rd annual THPD Officers Recognition and Commendation Dinner. The ceremony was held at the Terre Haute Convention Center.
Police Lieutenant John Callahan was named Officer of the Year for 2023 and “The Mike Dinkel Memorial Award” was presented to Jennifer Todd. In addition to the awards ceremony a number of retirees were recognized for their service to the department.
WTWO’s Julie Henricks was one of the individuals tasked with presenting the awards. Also participating in the evening`s program was Terre Haute Mayor Brandon Sakbun.
Sergeant Justin Sears said it’s important to honor our local law enforcement.
“It’s good that we recognize the above and beyond that our officers do. They sign up to do a job at a lot of times is thankless and we do know that and we’re okay with that. But as an administration, as a community it’s good to recognize these guys for the things that they do every year. it means a lot,” he said.
Terre Haute Police Department Commendation Awards
- 2023 Officer of the Year: Ptl. John Callahan
- Mike Dinkel Memorial Award: Jennifer Todd
Exceptional Service Awards
- 30 Years: Chief Kevin Barrett, Lt. Todd Haller, and Sgt. Larry Manley
- 2023 Civilian Service Award: Jeremy Cuffle
- 2023 Unit Citation: Dets. Josh Goldner and Ryan Plasse
- 2023 Police Achievement: Det. Eric Atterson
- Individual Grand Cordon: Ptls. Anthony Damanis and Andrew Jolliff
- Grand Cordon: Sgt. Tell Howson, Det. David Brewer and Ptls. Justin Coyle, Justin Duke, Dustin Cawthon, and Dallas Lakes
- Gallantry Star: Det. Andrew Haley
- Lifesaving Award: Ptl. Kyle Lex
- Combat Cross: Ptls. Adam Neese and David Pounds
2023 THPD Retirees Chief Shawn Keen, Assistant Chief Marc Eldred and Lieutenant Kayle Pickens were also recognized for their service.
Members of the Terre Haute Police Awards and Recognition Committee include Josh Loudermilk, President, JR Gibbs, Vice President, David Brewer, Secretary, Brian Hall, Daniel Johnson, Nathan Leek, Cameron Diekhoff, and Josh Goldner.
