The Shipshewana Police Department held their annual Holiday party on Friday, December 1, 2023 in Elkhart at the F.O.P. Lodge.
Marshal J. Carlos Jasso presented awards to the following officers.
(Left to Right. Lieutenant Andrew Keim, Deputy Andrew Kniller, Deputy Brian Bergman )
COMMISSIONER'S AWARD 2023
Presented to DEPUTY BRIAN BERGMAN
This award recognizes a standard of excellence that exemplifies an officer's contribution and dedication to the quality of life in our community. This is presented in recognition of outstanding integrity, leadership, dedication, and resilience.
INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR 2023
Presented to LIEUTENANT ANDREW KEIM
In recognition of instructors committed to the core values that make them role models and consistently go above and beyond to deliver training and education to our frontline officers.
LEADERSHIP IN COMMUNITY POLICING 2023
Presented to DEPUTY ANDREW KNILLER
In recognition of promising practices that utilize effective and long-lasting partnerships to make our community safer. This award recognizes the value of those officers who demonstrate leadership and exemplify commitment to their profession and community.
LEADERSHIP IN VOLUNTEER POLICING 2023
Presented to DEPUTY BRIAN BERGMAN
In recognition of effective practices for augmenting and improving service delivery to our community as a sworn volunteer. This award recognizes the value that our volunteers provide to build relationships, prevent, investigate and fight crime in our community.
