Officers, civilians honored at CSPD award ceremony
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — At its annual awards ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 26, the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) honored officers and civilians for 'courageous actions and significant contributions' to the community.
The awards ceremony was held on Wednesday at the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame, where awards were given for heroic actions that saved lives and contributed to the community's wellbeing in impactful ways.
CSPD recognized multiple categories during the ceremony:
Three Citizen Awards of Appreciation
11 Life Saving Awards
One Officer of The Year Award
One Civilian Employee of The Year Award
One Honor Guard Member of The Year Award
Seven Department Commendations
One Chief's Community Partner Award
One Chief's Unit Citation
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