The Durham Police Department honored 25 individuals for above and beyond public safety service at its annual service awards ceremony on Thursday, May 24, 2018. The ceremony was held at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers of Durham City Hall (101 City Hall Plaza).

Service award recipients included police department employees (police officers and non-sworn staff) as well as residents who have helped to advance the ideals of law enforcement and public safety in extraordinary ways.

At the ceremony the department’s Executive Command Staff presented each recipient a specially crafted medal or plaque that signifies his or her achievement.

This year, specific awards included three Community Service Medals; five Distinguished Service Medals; 14 Certificates of Merit; Civilian Employee of the Year; Officer of the Year; and one Police Medal. The Police Medal is the highest distinction presented to members of the general public, who apprehend or cause to be apprehended dangerous persons at grave and/or imminent danger to themselves; or to community members who perform an act that warrants such recognition.

The entire ceremony is available on the City of Durham's YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/pJ4L9XS_6Ic