2023 National LEO Hall Of Fame Inductees Announced

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posted on January 10, 2023
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The National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the selection of the 2023 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony inductees. Judges received scores of nominations detailing outstanding performance by law-enforcement professionals throughout the United States, and nine were recently selected for induction during this year’s event.

The inductees of the 2023 National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame Awards are:

Career Achievement Award

Tony Godwin, Garland (TX) Police Department

Courage in Service Award

Alec Iurato, Bristol, (CT) Police Department

Distinguished Service Award

Lindsay Dozier, Fresno (CA) Police Department

Distinguished Service Award

Maurice Edwards, Alexandria (VA) Center for Missing and Exploited Children

Distinguished Service Award

Dr. Jonathan B. Flores, Alton (TX) Police Department

Founder’s Award

Mike Troendle, Toledo (OH) Police Department

Lifetime Law Enforcement Trainer Award

Dr. William Lewinski, Des Plaines (IL) Force Science

Never Forgotten Award

Todd Grossgebauer, Riverton (UT) Police Department

Scherer-Remsberg Lifetime Achievement Award

Sheryl McCollum, Peachtree City (GA), Cold Case Investigative Institute and Hapeville Police Department

Founded in 2017 by Megan Stockburger and Adam Davenport, the National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame was created to spotlight officers who embody the best in service, valor, courage and duty. “It brings us great joy to highlight the courageous men and women in law enforcement” said Stockburger. “It is important that we shine a light on a side of law enforcement that we often do not get to hear about.”

“The amount of nominees from over 39 states proves how much this recognition is needed for these officers,” added Davenport. “We owe them a huge debt of gratitude for standing the line between good and evil on our behalf.”

The 2023 Inauguration Dinner will be held on March 30 from 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. EST at The Marriott Renaissance downtown Toledo, Ohio. For information on tickets, sponsorship opportunities and upcoming nomination opportunities, please visit nationalleohalloffame.com or contact Megan Stockburger at: (419) 509-3085, [email protected] or Adam Davenport at: (419) 262-5548, [email protected].

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