Pastor Award at JCC Police Award Ceremony

The Chief’s Award is the only award that is given by the Chief without the input from the awards committee. It is given for someone who had performed exceptionally well throughout his time with James City County Police Department.

This year’s award goes to volunteer, Chaplain Rev. Randy Garner.

In April of 2000, Randy Garner came to James City County and said he would like to volunteer his services as a Police Chaplain. And it has been heaven ever since. In Fact, the program had worked so well that we have just recruited our second Police Chaplain, Pastor Sam Frye.

Randy’s arrival couldn’t have come at a better time. In Sept. of 2001 we all know of the disaster that occurred on the 11^th of that month. This threw many Fire and Police Departments into an emergency mode waiting to see when the terrorist may strike again. There was a lot of stress as a result of 911 and Randy was there to assist in anyway he could. He was so successful in assisting the Police that the Fire Department soon requested his services as a Fire Chaplain.

But this is just part of what Randy has done for James City County. In addition, Randy has:

· Performed marriage for members in the department

· Performed christening for members new born babies

· Has provided support for families in time of death of a family member

· Has been there when members of their families had surgery to lend support

· Was there when Dale was shot and provided support to Dale, Holly and their families

· Was there when Gary was involved in the shooting of a wanted person

· Assists the officers with death notifications, assists families in cased involving homicides, suicides, and accidental deaths.

· Provides invocations and benedictions for ceremonies such as tonight

· Counsels members both spiritually and emotionally

· Rides with the officers

· And has always been there when the Department has needed him.

For this, I recognize Randy Garner as this year’s Chief Award recipient.

Dave Daigneault

Chief