A Dozen Officers Receive Life-Saving Awards

Images of officers receiving awards

Twelve KCPD officers received life-saving awards at an awards ceremony the night of April 11 at the Regional Police Academy. These officers rescued people who had overdosed, people who were victims of violence, a boy choking on food, and a baby not breathing due to RSV.

Other officers and detectives also received meritorious service awards for their long-time dedication and commitment.

Here are the award recipients:

Life-Saving Award

Sergeant Pedro Caraballo and Officer William Pritchett

Officer David Owens

Sergeant Michael Sartain and Officer Dakota Stone

Officer Cooper Hill, Officer Samantha Parkhurst, and Officer Matthew Siebel

Officer Richard DuChaine and Officer Charles Owen

Officer Matthew Deloux

Officer Hassan Matrane

Meritorious Service Award

Detective Jeremy Well

Officer Marlas Franklin

Sergeant Erica Oldham

Major Jason Asper, Major Joel Lovelady, Captain Jonas Baughman, Captain Benjamin Caldwell, Captain Jennifer Jones, Captain Abigail Martinez, Captain Chris Young, Sergeant Grant Ruark, Retired Sergeant Steven Schramm, Master Police Officer Walter Johnson, Officer Kevin Gooch