Farmington Police Department
Awards
Combat Cross- Awarded to an employee for an individual act of heroism with imminent personal hazard of life in combat with an armed adversary.
Gallantry Star- Awarded to an employee for an act of distinguished bravery in the arrest of a person who represented a major threat to the welfare of the community and/or employee.
Wounded in Combat- Awarded to an employee for a wound received in the line of duty, inflicted intentionally by an armed adversary and resulting in severe puncture wounds, lacerations, fractures or concussion being suffered by the employee.
Lifesaving- Awarded to an employee for an act in the line of duty which, through disregard of personal safety or prompt and alert action, results in the saving of a human life.
Employee of the Year- Awarded to a full-time employee who stands well above other employees in the performance of their job and who contributes immensely to the mission of the Farmington Police Department. The first year for this award began on January 1, 1996.
Officers receiving this award include: Officer Marc Cayer - 1996, Lt. Jack Peck - 1997 & 2007, Officer Joyce Richard - 1998, Officer Shane Cote - 1999, Officer Shane Campbell - 2000, Chief Richard Caton III - 2001, Officer Christopher Chase - 2002, Detective Marc Bowering - 2003, Secretary Rachel Heseltine - 2004, Officer Darin Gilbert - 2005, Officer Bridgette Gilbert - 2006, Lieutenant Jack Peck - 2007.
Commendation- Awarded to an employee who performs an act or deed which is highly credible in the line of duty, showing initiative and accomplishment. The first year for this award began on January 1, 1994.
Officers receiving this award include: Lt. Jack Peck, Sgt. Peter Barton, Officer Randall Keaten, Officer Shane Campbell
Good Conduct- Awarded to a full-time employee for a continuous two (2) year tour of duty without an official reprimand or instance of report in any manner. The first two (2) year tour of duty began on January 1, 1995.
Officers receiving this award include: Chief Richard Caton, Sgt. Vernon Stevens, Officer Joyce Richard, Sgt. Shane Cote, Lt. Jack Peck, Sgt. Peter Barton, Officer Mike Wahl, Officer Darin Gilbert, Officer Shane Campbell, Officer Nathan Reid
Educational Achievement- Awarded to a full-time employee for attaining 65 credits towards a degree or possessing an Associates Degree at an acknowledged institution. A gold acorn will be added for a Bachelors Degree and an oak leaf for a Masters Degree. This award shall be given after an employee has successfully completed the required probationary period, regardless if the degree was earned prior to employment.
Officers receiving this award include: Chief John Rogers (MA), Chief Richard Caton (BA), Sgt. Peter Barton (AA), Officer Michael Wahl (BA), Sgt. Shane Cote (BA), Officer Shane Campbell (BA), Officer Randall Keaten (BA), Officer James Rice (BA), Officer Mary Pratt (BA), Officer Edward Hastings IV (AA), Officer Matthew Brann (AA).
Civilian Service- Awarded to a civilian for personal assistance by a civilian in apprehending a criminal or in extending oneself beyond one's own safety to provide prompt action to aid people in danger.
Conley Gould Jr. and Kathleen Haines were also recognized for their years of service as Reserve Patrolmen in 2001.
January 11, 2008
Lt. Jack Peck
It is with great pleasure that I give you the distinction as the 2007 Employee of the Year for the Farmington Police Department. This annual award is given to any full-time employee who stands well above other employees in the performance of their job and who contributes immensely to the mission of the Farmington Police Department.
During 2007, the Farmington Police Department faced several internal issues that were difficult to say the least. These included an officer that was involved in a fatal vehicle/snowmobile crash and it's aftermath, and two long time employees leaving the police department. Each of these situations had their particular issues that had to be dealt with. You handled them in a professional and compassionate manner. Your leadership in these matters did not go unnoticed by your peers.
During the last quarter of the year, you handled my duties as I was absent for 5 weeks. You also pulled patrol shifts due to the shortage of personnel to relieve the patrolmen from some of the overtime burden. You did this while you handled your regular duties of your position as Lieutenant. Again, your leadership qualities were observed and recognized by your peers.
For the reasons mentioned above, you have stood out and are the Farmington Police Department's "2007 Employee of the Year".
Once again, congratulations for a job well done.
Sincerely,
Richard E. Caton, III
Chief of Police
May 12, 2008
Re: Employee of the Quarter
Winter 2008
Darin S. Gilbert
It is my pleasure to announce that you are one of three officers selected
as the Farmington Police Department Employee of the Quarter for the Winter of
2008.
During this quarter you received a call of two juvenile boys attempting to
start a fire in a building in our business district. Thanks to two alert
citizens and some luck, the fire didn’t spread.
Through your investigative efforts, you identified the suspects and
learned this was the first of two fires these boys had attempted in our business
district. The boys have been referred to the juvenile justice system.
Hopefully, they will get the help they need. The devastation that a fire in our
downtown could have caused would be astronomical in property damage, economic
loss and worse if a life was lost.
Your investigation potentially prevented a catastrophe and contributed to
the Farmington Police Department’s mission of “Creating a feeling of safety for
people within the Town of Farmington”.
Once again, I want to congratulate you as the Employee of the Quarter for
the Winter of 2008.
Sincerely,
Richard E. Caton III
Chief of Police
Edward H. Hastings IV:
It is my pleasure to announce that you are one of three officers selected
as the Farmington Police Department Employee of the Quarter for the Winter of
2008.
During this quarter you investigated a domestic violence incident. This
investigation took perseverance as the victim was not forthcoming with
information. Most of the facts were first learned through third hand
information.
Your persistence developed a prosecutable case of domestic violence where
the suspect allegedly shot the victim in the face with a pellet gun which caused
substantial injury to the victim. Hopefully, this intervention will save this
victim from further abuse from this particular suspect.
As we all know from the statistics, domestic violence, if not interrupted
by some intervention (arrest), can escalate to the point where the victim can
suffer severe injuries or become a homicide victim.
Your investigation and arrest in this case contributes to the Farmington
Police Department’s mission of “Creating a feeling of safety for people within
the Town of Farmington”.
Once again, I want to congratulate you as the Employee of the Quarter for
the Winter of 2008.
Sincerely,
Richard E. Caton III
Chief of Police
Marc R. Bowering:
It is my pleasure to announce that you are one of three officers selected
as the Farmington Police Department Employee of the Quarter for the Winter of
2008.
During this quarter you investigated a bank robbery that occurred in
December of 2007. This investigation led to the arrest and indictment of a
suspect in this case.
The investigation took you to various locations in the state to interview
numerous potential witnesses. As is often the case, these witnesses were not
forthcoming with the knowledge they had pertaining to the bank robbery.
Your persistence and investigative skills allowed you to gather the
information and facts to bring this case to a conclusion with an arrest and a
subsequent indictment of the suspect.
The arrest in this case contributed to the Farmington Police Department’s
mission of “Creating a feeling of safety for people within the Town of
Farmington”.
Once again, I want to congratulate you as the Employee of the Quarter for
the Winter of 2008.
Sincerely,
Richard E. Caton III
Chief of Police