February 2008 Employee Service Awards

Two LPD employees recently achieved career milestones and deserve some recognition for their service and tenure. Those employees receiving awards for their longevity with the City of Lakeland include:

20 Years of Service

• Officer Brad Grice - is a detective with the Criminal Investigations Section where he handles violent crimes. Brad is our primary investigator reviewing old homicide cases and works to clear these "cold cases" by re-interviewing witnesses or arranging for physical evidence to be processed with new technology. He was featured recently in the news following arrests in a 20 year old homicide case.
• Sergeant Gary Gross - is a supervisor with the Crimes Against Children Unit. This group investigates cases in which children have been abused or neglected, as well as missing persons. He is involved in the regional Child Abduction Response Team, and has responded to assist with several high profile abduction cases in the past few years.

We appreciate the long-term commitment to our community and department that is displayed everyday by these members. Thank you for your ongoing service to our community.

- Asst Chief Bill LePere