The Paris Police Department recently announced the recipients of its 2023 PPD Awards.
Officer of the Year (and two-time Life Saver Award recipient): Officer Jeffrey Rico.
Meritorious Service Award – Officer Dustin Calhoun
Live Save Award: Sergeant Shane Stone, Officer Conor Darnell, Officer Jeremy Helms, and Officer Luix Paxton.
Rookie of the Year: Officer Kesus Hickson
Dispatcher(s) of the Year: Dispatcher Julia Harrison and Dispatch Supervisor Courtni McEntyre
Animal Control Officer of the Year: ACO Guy Ausburn
Civilian Employee of the Year: Police Administration Secretary Kortni Jones.
Top Gun Award – Firearms: Officer Luiz Paxton.
Community Service Award: Cpt. Terry Bull, Cpt. Doug Thompson, Cpt. Doug Murphy, Det. Brenton Middleton, Det. Cody Logsden, PIO/Records Dept. Alice Webb, Jennifer Maxwell, Erin Jusseaume, Michelle Melton, and Community Outreach Coordinator Kimmie Snowton.
5-Year Service Award: Evidence Tech Jennifer Bacorn
