U.S. Attorney’s Office awards ceremony honors law enforcement partners

On Friday, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana recognized more than 90 members of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies at its Law Enforcement Awards ceremony at the Indiana War Memorial & Museum in downtown Indianapolis.

Locally, members of the Carmel and Fishers police departments were among the honorees.

The ceremony, held during National Police Week, honored law enforcement professionals who have gone above and beyond their duties to safeguard Indiana communities in cases that concluded in 2024.

“This event is a small token of our appreciation for the time, dedication, and teamwork it takes to investigate a case and bring the worst offenders to justice,” said John E. Childress, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana. “The pace, complexity, and scope of the investigations brought in the Southern District of Indiana are a true testament to the quality of our partners in federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. It is especially meaningful to spend time during National Police Week to recognize the talents and sacrifice of those who have dedicated themselves to serving the public – often at risk to themselves. Every day these outstanding law enforcement officers, analysts, victim specialists, prosecutors, and other professionals work to make our communities safer, and I am happy to recognize many of them with these awards.”