Department Awards

2000

Officers of the Year Award presented by The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children of Washington, D.C
Missing Children's Award presented by The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children of Washington, D.C.
The 444 Award presented by The Little Country Church of Lancaster, Ohio

2001

Campaign Chairman's Recognition Award presented by United Way
Blue Coat Award presented to Detective Brian Lowe by the Knights of Columbus of Lancaster, Ohio
Officer of the Year Award presented to Detective Brian Lowe by the Fraternal Order of Police Associates of Lancaster, Ohio
Primedia Law Enforcement Television Network chooses Officers Jerry Darfus and Chad Helser as February's Officers of the Month
Officer of the Year: Officer Chad Helser
Mother's Against Drunk Drivers Top DUI Enforcement Award: Officer Chris Caton and Officer Mark Sandbrink

2002

Certificate of Appreciation to the Lancaster Police Department from the Mothers Against Drunk Drivers Central Valley Chapter
Mother's Against Drunk Drivers Top DUI Enforcement Award: Officer Chris Caton and Officer Dave Thompson
Officer of the Year: Officer Randy Bartow
Officer of the Year Award presented to Officer Randy Bartow by the Fraternal Order of Police Associates of Lancaster, Ohio
Markwood Award presented by the Chamber of Commerce: Officer Randy Bartow

2003

Ohio Gold Star Award: Communications Tech Marie Hayden
Mothers Against Drunk Drivers Top DUI Enforcer Award: Officers Jeff Thurston and Chris Caton
Officer of the Year: Officer Terry Williams
Officer of the Year Award presented to Officer Terry Williams by the Fraternal Order of Police Associates of Lancaster, Ohio
Markwood Award Presented by the Chamber of Commerce: Officer Mark Remington
Knights of Columbus Blue Coat Award Winner: Officer Terry Williams
Mothers Against Drunk Drivers Top DUI Enforcer Award: Officer Will Tolly and Officer Matt Mullett

2004

Ohio Gold Star Award: Communications Connie La Veck
Officer of the Year: Officer Kurt Humbert
Officer of the Year Award presented to Officer Kurt Humbert by the Fraternal Order of Police Associates of Lancaster, Ohio
Markwood Award Presented by the Chamber of Commerce: Officer Kurt Humbert
Knights of Columbus Blue Coat Award: Officer Kurt Humbert
Mothers Against Drunk Drivers Top OVI Enforcer Award: Officer Will Tolly and Officer Terry Williams

2005

Ohio Gold Star Award: Communications Tech Dawn Cunningham
Officer of the Year: Detective Brian Lowe
Knights of Columbus Blue Coat Award: Detective Brian Lowe
Officer of the Year Award presented to Detective Brian Lowe by the Fraternal Order of Police Associates of Lancaster, Ohio
Markwood Award Presented by the Chamber of Commerce: Officer Jeff Devereaux
Mothers Against Drunk Drivers Top OVI Enforcer Award: Officer Will Tolly and Officer Brian Winders

2006

Officer of the Year: Detective Rod Sandy
Knights of Columbus Blue Coat Award: Detective Rod Sandy
Officer of the Year Award presented to Detective Rod Sandy by the Fraternal Order of Police Associates of Lancaster, Ohio
Mothers Against Drunk Drivers Top OVI Enforcer Award: Officer Marlo Morehouse, Officer Brian Winders, and Sergeant Will Tolly

2007

Officer of the Year: Detective Brian Grefe
Knights of Columbus Blue Coat Award: Detective Brian Grefe
Officer of the Year Award presented to Detective Brian Grefe by the Fraternal Order of Police Associates of Lancaster, Ohio
Chief's Cup Award: Sergeant Will Tolly
Ohio Gold Star Award: Communication Technician Kimberly Bugbee

2008

Officer of the Year: Sergeant Will Tolly
Knights of Columbus Blue Coat Award: Sergeant Will Tolly
Officer of the Year Award presented to Sergeant Will Tolly by the Fraternal Order of Police Associates of Lancaster, Ohio
Markwood Award Presented by the Chamber of Commerce: Officer Chris Caton
Communication Technician of the Year: Connie Laveck
Chief's Cup Award: Officer Matt Mullett

2009

2010

2011

2012

Officer of the Year: Officer Randy Bartow # 91
Chief’s Citation of Merit: Officer Eric Eggleston # 248, Officer John Westhoven # 480, Officer Raymond Hambel
Chief’s Cup Award: Officer John Westhoven # 480
Certificate of Appreciation: Mr. Dewey Trumble IV
Physical Readiness Award: Captain Adam Pillar # 144, Detective Brian Grefe # 695, Detective Nick Snyder # 664
MADD Award Officer Marlo Morehouse # 482, 3. Officer David Thompson # 413 for 2012

2013

Officer Donald Ryan Hall # 76
Physical Readiness Award: Officer Marlo Morehouse # 482, Officer Simon Hall # 808, Sgt. Steve Fealty # 104, Captain Adam Pillar # 144, Officer Kyle Mears # 813, Officer Anthony Haupt # 832, Officer Noah Bookman # 826, Detective Brian Grefe # 695
Certificate of Recognition: Officer Dan Thomas # 922, Officer Adam Locke # 440, Officer Matt Mullett # 477, Officer Simon Hall # 808, Officer Rod Sandy # 63, Communication Tech Amy Cooper, Communication Tech Jan Sheppard, Communication Tech Debbie Hoffman, Officer Chad Helser # 97, Officer Ryan Hall # 76, Officer Jim Schorr Sr. # 151, Officer Jerry Darfus # 122, Officer Greg Yarbrough # 160, Lt. Greg Seesholtz # 93, Officer Jeff Thurston # 487, Officer Ray Hambel # 474, Mr. Dustin Woizies, Mr. Mike Mosely, Mr. Jeff Eversole, Mr. Aaron Kocher, Mr. Alex Fowler, Jake Ferris, Captain Adam Pillar # 144, Officer Brian St. Clair # 331, Officer Noah Bookman # 826, , Detective Kurt Humbert # 108, FMC PD Officer Kory Dixon, FMC PD Officer Jason Mockus,
Certificate of Appreciation: Officer Sean Finan # 716, Officer Henry Lanham # 743, Officer Ray Hambel # 474, Officer John Westhoven # 480, Detective Kurt Humbert # 108
Chief’s Cup Award: Officer Dan Thomas # 922
Citation of Merit: Detective Bryan Underwood # 336, Detective Nick Snyder # 664, Detective Brian Grefe # 695, Officer Noah Bookman # 826, Officer Jim Schorr Jr # 912
Citation of Merit: Officer Jim Schorr Jr. # 912

2014

Officer of the Year: Officer Simon Hall # 808
Brett Markwood Award: Officer Jerome Darfus # 122
Citation of Merit: Detective Dan Thomas # 922
Physical Readiness Award: Captain Adam Pillar # 144, Sgt. Matt Chambers # 77, Officer Anthony Haupt # 832, Officer David Thompson # 413, Officer Sean Finan # 716, Detective Brian Grefe # 695
Chief’s Cup Award: Officer Nathan Brumley # 925
Certificate of Recognition: Officer Jeffery Thurston # 487, Officer Alex Sinewe # 1009, Comm. Tech. Nikolet Meadows # 958
Certificate of Appreciation: Fairfield Medical Center Debra Priest, RN, Fairfield Medical Center Robin Thompson, RN, Mr. Harry Landis, Mr. Doug Fox