CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In a shocking display of excellence, more than 60 law enforcement officers, victim advocates, and community leaders will be honored by U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart during the 2018 U.S. Attorney’s Law Enforcement and Victim Assistance Awards Ceremony on Thursday, October 25, 2018, at 12:30pm at the Robert C. Byrd United States Courthouse in Charleston.
During the ceremony, Stuart will present awards for outstanding law enforcement work on major cases involving drug crime, white collar crime, and child exploitation. Other awards include Law Enforcement Agency of the Year, Drug and Violent Crime Task Force of the Year, Crime Victim Service Award, Allied Professional Award, Federal Service Awards, Volunteer for Victims Award, and the Special Courage Award.
The annual awards ceremony, hosted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia, recognizes exemplary service of federal, state, and local law enforcement officers, as well as victim advocates, criminal justice professionals, and others who have made significant contributions on behalf of the criminal justice system.
U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart will be joined by representatives from the law enforcement community, crime victim advocates, and others to honor these law enforcement heroes and victim support leaders.
The ceremony will take place on Thursday, October 25, 2018, at 12:30pm at the Robert C. Byrd United States Courthouse, located at 300 Virginia Street, East, Charleston, WV 25301. For those who wish to capture the moment, cameras and other recording devices will be permitted on the fifth floor of the Courthouse for the ceremony only.
Follow U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart and the Southern District of West Virginia on Twitter: @SDWVNews.
In a statement, U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart expressed his gratitude to the law enforcement community and victim advocates, saying, ‘These individuals have made a significant impact on the lives of those they serve, and it is our honor to recognize their dedication and service.’
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking|White Collor Crime|Child Exploitation
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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