Overland Park Police Officer Wes Griffith and Officer Bill Koehn received the Innovations in Community Policing Award at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.
Held at the United States Department of Justice, the Seventh Annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing honors exceptional achievements in fostering public safety and community trust. The Innovations in Community Policing Award acknowledges groundbreaking strategies that enhance public safety and strengthen relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
By developing forward-thinking initiatives like Steadfast OP and OP Resolute, Officer Griffith and Officer Koehn work to empower residents while fostering a collaborative and inclusive process for public safety.
This award underscores the transformative power of innovation in policing, and we are immensely proud of Officer Griffith, Officer Koehn and the Overland Park Police Department for their dedication to making Overland Park a safer place.
