The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety honored law enforcement officers from 114 agencies across the Commonwealth Wednesday. Officers were honored for their efforts to increase the use of seat belts and child restraints in vehicles.
Some officers recognized from the Pennyrile region of the state include Trooper Nathan Clinkenbeard from Kentucky State Police Post 1 and Trooper Justin Cornett from Post 2. Patrol Deputy Jeff Goulet from the Christian County Sheriff’s Office and Officer Jonathan Sholar from the Hopkinsville Police Department were also recognized.
Other officers recognized:
*Deputy Danny Williams – Calloway County Sheriff’s Office
*Officer Joshua Burkeen – Calvert City Police Department
*Sergeant Ryan Bailey – Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office
*Officer II Mark Townsend – Kentucky State Police CVE Region 1
*Officer Ron Latham – Madisonville Police Department
*Officer Justin Swope – Murray Police Department
*Officer Shannon Puckett – Murray State University Police Department
The Governor’s Occupant Protection Enforcement Awards ceremony was held at the Hyatt Regency in Lexington.
