John O’Brien, Lower Merion Township Police Department

Alexander Muller, Lower Merion Township Police Department Christopher Kubik, Lower Merion Township Police Department Eric Fries, Lower Merion Township Police Department Matt Hungerford, Cheltenham Township Police Departmentįor rushing in as the Cheltenham Walmart shooting was in progress. Law Enforcement Commendations Cheltenham Police Officer Matt Hungerford and his family, along with DA Kevin Steele. Tracy Thompson (unable to attend ceremony)įor her bravery in coming forward and her crucial testimony in the prosecution of Montgomery County Correctional Facility corrections officers on assault and tampering with evidence charges. Honorees who received commendations and a brief description are (in the order presented at the ceremony): Civilian Commendationsįor calling 911 after observing Walmart shooter Keenan Jones ditch the firearm used in the attack and then waiting on scene to show police its location.įor key assistance in the investigation and criminal prosecution of Lawrence Crawley, who was convicted of the first-degree murder of his former girlfriend outside of her place of employment in Whitpain Township.įor his longtime, essential assistance with Montgomery County’s Drug Take Back Day.įor his more than 20 years of volunteering in Abington Township, especially his assistance with the Abington Township Police Department.įor her commitment, as an essential member of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, to the fight against drunk driving and her commitment to its victims. “These honorees are among the best, and I am proud to honor each of these civilians and law enforcement officers for their actions.”

And we are blessed here in Montgomery County to have some of the finest law enforcement officers in Pennsylvania, working each and every day at an extraordinarily high level of professionalism,” Steele said. “Montgomery County residents are always willing to step up to help our law enforcement officers do their job of keeping us all safe and making sure criminals are apprehended and prosecuted. Awardees were honored at a socially distanced ceremony at the Montgomery County Fire Academy and streamed for family and friends to watch. Steele honored eight civilians and 43 law enforcement officers with commendations for their extraordinary efforts and exemplary work in protecting and serving the residents of Montgomery County. NORRISTOWN - Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R.

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