U.S. Attorney’s Office Honors Law Enforcement Partners in Fourth Annual “Excellence in the Pursuit of Justice” Awards Ceremony

MINNEAPOLIS – The United States Attorney’s Office recognized members of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies at its fourth annual “Excellence in the Pursuit of Justice” Awards ceremony. The ceremony, held on April 25, 2023, honored law enforcement professionals who have gone above and beyond their duties to safeguard Minnesota’s communities.

“It is a great honor to recognize the exceptional work and unwavering dedication put forth by the law enforcement officials and victim advocates with whom we are fortunate to work on a daily basis,” said U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger. “In conjunction with National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, I applaud our law enforcement partners for their outstanding service to our communities and their pursuit of justice for the victims as well as the offenders.”

The honorees are members of the following agencies:

• Bloomington Police Department
• U.S. Department of Labor – Office of the Inspector General
• Burnsville Police Department
• U.S. Postal Inspection Service
• Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development – Office of the Inspector General
• Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
• Drug Enforcement Administration
• Federal Bureau of Investigation
• Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office
• Brooklyn Park Police Department
• Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
• Albert Lea Police Department
• Minnesota Department of Corrections