Rehoboth Beach Police Department presents annual awards
The Rehoboth Beach Police Department recognized officers and employees during its annual awards banquet April 12 at The Greene Turtle in Rehoboth. In attendance were personnel and their families, including city and state officials, and friends of the department.
“The awards ceremony is to recognize the dedication and impressive achievements of employees, and the department’s community and business partners,” said Chief Keith Banks. “Although all members of the department are hardworking individuals who are committed to providing excellent service dedicated to their community, each year’s honorees – both nominees and award recipients – are deserving of special recognition as they went above and beyond the call of duty to serve the citizens of Rehoboth Beach.”
Detective Tyler Whitman was named 2017 Officer of the Year, and Dispatcher Ryan Buff received the 2017 Civilian Employee of the Year honor. Both were nominated for the awards by the administrative staff. “Tyler is very deserving of this award,” said Lt. Will Sullivan. “He is being recognized for his demanding work, investigative skills and his dedication to keeping the public safe.” Buff’s supervisor Tammy Ketterman said, “Ryan’s exceptional service to the department and the community makes him so deserving of this award. He always offers assistance and volunteers to take on extra tasks when he can. His progressive attitude is a positive force within the department.”
Other awards presented at the banquet were: Life-Saving Award: Officer Eric Hiller, Dispatcher Nicholas Priddy and Dispatcher Daniel Mitchell; Chief’s Award: Marion Jones and Lt. Jaime Riddle; Heroism Award: Officer Josh Kosiorowski; Citizens Commendation Award: Lt. Jaime Riddle; Most Complaints Investigated Award: Officer Josh Kosiorowski; Exceptional Traffic Enforcement Award: Officer Dana Wyant; Exceptional Criminal Enforcement Award: Officer Dana Wyant; DUI Enforcement Award: Officer Dana Wyant; Firearms Award: Officer Jeffrey Bixler and Officer Eric Hiller; Ten Years of Service Award: Officer Curtis Sauve, Officer Dana Wyant, Officer Eric Hiller and Dispatcher Scott Clark; Fifteen Years of Service Award: Sgt. Victor Letonoff; Twenty Years of Service Award: Sgt. Scott O’Bier; Thirty Years of Service Award: Sgt. Benjamin Mitchell; Promotion to Rank of Corporal: Officer Jeffrey Bixler; Promotion to Rank of Senior Corporal: Officer Curtis Sauve, Officer Dana Wyant and Officer Eric Hiller; and Promotion to Rank of Master Corporal: Officer Susan Dill and Officer Bryson Ezell.
