U.S. Department
of Justice
Press Release
U.S. Attorney’s Office Honors Law Enforcement for Exceptional Service
For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Today U.S. Attorney G. Zachary Terwilliger recognized 238 officers and agents from federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies with Public Service Awards.
The Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA) typically holds an annual awards ceremony to recognize the law enforcement officials for their service and contribution to various criminal and civil cases investigated and prosecuted here in EDVA. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, holding an in-person awards ceremony this year was not possible. Instead, each award recipient was sent a 2020 EDVA Public Service Award challenge coin (photo here) and letter articulating their particular acts of exceptional public service.
“The only effective way to investigate, prosecute, and ultimately thwart criminal activity is through the partnership between federal, state, and local law enforcement,” said Terwilliger. “Through our annual Public Service Awards program, we recognize those partners who have gone above and beyond in the execution of their duties and public service. We also salute their loved ones who also sacrifice on a daily basis so these agents and officers can protect the rest of us. Thank you for your incredible service.”
The awards highlighted 70 federal cases, operations, and initiatives from 2019. The federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies listed below had officers and/or agents who were recognized for their bravery, outstanding collaboration, investigative achievement, investigative excellence, and victim assistance.
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Alexandria |
Newport News |
Norfolk |
Richmond |
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Alexandria Police |
ATF Washington Field Division |
ATF Washington Field Division |
ATF Washington Field Division |
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ATF Washington Field Division |
Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office |
Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office |
Dept. Health & Human Services, OIG |
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CIA |
DHS, Customs & Border Protection |
Dayton Police (Oh) |
DHS Homeland Security Investigations |
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DC Metro Police |
DHS Homeland Security Investigations |
Defense Criminal Investigative Service |
DHS, Immigration & Customs Enforcement |
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Dept. Health & Human Services, OIG |
DEA Washington |
Dept. Health & Human Services, OIG |
DEA Washington |
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DHS Homeland Security Investigations |
FBI-Norfolk Field Office |
DHS Homeland Security Investigations |
FBI-Richmond Field Office |
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DOJ National Security Division |
Food & Drug Administration |
DEA |
FBI Violent Crimes Task Force |
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Dept. of State, OIG |
Hampton Police |
FBI-Norfolk Field Office |
Henrico Police |
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Dept. of Transportation, OIG |
IRS-Criminal Investigations |
General Services Administration, OIG |
IRS-Criminal Investigations |
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DEA Washington |
James City County Police |
IRS-Criminal Investigations |
Richmond Police |
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Environmental Protection Agency, OIG |
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration |
NASA |
U.S. Marshal’s Service |
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Fairfax County Police |
Newport News Police |
Norfolk Police |
U.S. Postal Inspection Service |
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FBI Washington Field Office |
Portsmouth Sheriff’s |
Portsmouth Sheriff’s Office |
U.S. Secret Service |
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FDIC, OIG |
Virginia State Corporation Commission |
Small Business Administration, OIG |
Virginia Beach Police |
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IRS-Criminal Investigations |
Virginia State Police |
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service |
Virginia Office of Attorney General |
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Leesburg Police |
Williamsburg Police |
U.S. Postal Inspection Service |
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Montgomery County Police (Md) |
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Virginia Office of Attorney General |
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Prince George County Police |
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Virginia Dept. of Corrections |
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Prince William County Police |
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Virginia Dept. of Forensic Science, Eastern Laboratory |
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U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service |
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U.S. Marshals Service |
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U.S. Postal Inspection Service |
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U.S. Secret Service |
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Virginia State Corporation Commission |
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A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Contact
Joshua Stueve
Director of Public Affairs
joshua.stueve@usdoj.gov
Updated April 21, 2020
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