Officers Recognized In Annual Award Ceremony

Left to right: Patrolman Zach Wiatrowski and Patrolman Anthony Vincent presenting their awards. (Photo courtesy the Stafford Township Police Department)

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  STAFFORD – Every year, the Stafford Township Police Department recognizes its officers through their Annual Awards Ceremony.

  Both Patrolman Zach Wiatrowski and Patrolman Anthony Vincent received awards for their work during 2020.

  Patrolman Wiatrowski was voted as the 2020 Police Officer Of The Year, which is voted on by fellow peers. This is awarded to an officer who “demonstrates a quality work ethic; exhibits a high degree of professionalism, motivation, dedication and integrity, and enhances the police image as well as distinguishes themselves within the law enforcement community.”

  Patrolman Vincent was voted as the 2020 recipient of the Rick Drappi Award, which was named after Stafford Township Police Officer Henry “Rick” Drappi, who died in an accident in 1978. This award is voted on by all police department personnel where they select an officer who “who has shown unselfish dedication, pride, and concern for others as Officer Drappi did.”

  The Department stated that both awarded officers truly represent the Stafford Township Police Department and congratulate them on their achievements.