Several Crossville Police Department members were recently honored by Chief Jessie Brooks for exemplary service. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, gatherings for recognition were not possible. On Friday, March 26, 2021 and Friday April 2, 2021, they were recognized including:

Officer Ethan Wilson – 2020 Officer of the Year, Officer of The Month June, September, October, 2020 & March 2021

K-9 Officer Chrystal Massey – 2020 Officer of the Year, 2020 DUI Enforcement Award 2nd Place

Officer Nick Sherrill – 2020 DUI Enforcement 1st Place, 2020 Occupant Protection Award 1st Place, 2020 Speed Enforcement Award 2nd Place, Life Saver Award, Officer of the Month March 2021

Officer Keith Sadula – 2020 Speed Enforcement Award 3rd Place, Officer of the Month January and March 2021

Officer Joel Stevens – 2020 Occupant Protection Award 3rd Place

K-9 Officer Josh Mangas – Officer of the Month July 2020

K-9 Sgt. Jared South – Officer of the Month September 2020

Lt. Dustin Lester – Life Saver Award

VIP Jerry Wells – Certificate of Appreciation

2020 Service Awards

Officer Mitch Phipps – 10 Years’ Service

Sgt. Jake Brink – 5 Years Service

Sgt. Jared South – 5 Years’ Service

The dedication of all of these department members is a shining example of teamwork, community care and professionalism. All of these police professionals are to be commended and they are recognized for their extraordinary efforts with the utmost appreciation of the City of Crossville Police Department. Their individual recognition may have taken a while to be presented, but they are valued every day.