The Knights of Columbus sponsored their annual Public Safety Awards dinner this past weekend, giving recognition and honors to law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel who have performed either heroic acts or exceptional service above the call of duty.
Lakeland Police Officer Sean Finney received the Lakeland Police Officer of the Year Award from the Knights of Columbus for his efforts to make over 1,000 DUI arrests while assigned to the DUI Enforcement Unit.
Officer Finney receiving his award
While Officer Finney is to be commended for the quality cases he makes, it is worth noting that he goes far beyond the day to day work of arresting impaired drivers. In addition to being a certified Drug Recognition Expert, he is a peer leader in the DUI Unit who serves as a trainer to ensure new DUI officers receiving the initial training required of this difficult and challenging assignment. He continually receives annual recognition by Mothers Against Drunk Driving for his efforts.
We congratulate Officer Finney on receiving this award and thank him for his unwavering commitment to removing impaired drivers from our roadways. It is impossible to calculate how many lives he has saved by his tireless efforts to keep Lakeland safe.
- Asst Chief Bill LePere
What an honor! I salute you officer Finney, and want to personally thank you for all that you do! Great job!
Posted by: Proud citizen | April 21, 2009 at 07:19 PM