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Niceville Police Department recognizes officers, staff for 2025 awards

Niceville.comJanuary 19, 20262 Mins Read
Two Niceville Police Department officers stand holding Unit Award plaques during the department’s annual awards ceremony.
Corporal Naples (L) and Sergeant Pond (R) were recognized with a Unit Award during the Niceville Police Department’s annual awards ceremony. (Contributed)

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The Niceville Police Department (NPD) recognized several officers and employees during its annual awards ceremony held Friday, Jan. 9, according to the NPD.

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The department said the ceremony was held to honor outstanding service, professionalism, and dedication among members of the agency.

The following awards and honorees were announced by the Niceville Police Department:

— Supervisor of the Year
Sergeant Haggan

— Officer of the Year
Officer Eakins

— Employee of the Year
Communications Officer Willis

— Officer of the Quarter
Detective Poveda, first place
Sergeant Newby, second place
Officer Eakins, third place
Sergeant Haggan, fourth place

— Lifesaving Award
Sergeant Moore
Lieutenant Paine

— Commendation
Officer Eakins

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— Certificate of Merit
Sergeant Moore
Sergeant Haggan
Sergeant Newby
Corporal Herzig
Officer Trujillo

— Unit Award
Sergeant Pond, Community Policing
Corporal Naples, Community Policing and Firearms
Sergeant Haggan, Firearms
Deputy Chief Chapin, Firearms

— Chief’s Award
Executive Assistant Lois Sprague
Records Supervisor Kelsey Ambroise

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The NPD said the department’s annual awards recognize employees whose actions and commitment reflect the values of public service and community policing.

Niceville Police Department officer receives an award during the department’s annual recognition ceremony.
Sergeant Johnathan Newby is recognized during the Niceville Police Department’s annual awards ceremony held Jan. 9 in Niceville. (Contributed)
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