Monroe Police Officers Honored

MONROE, CT — The Monroe Police Department honored several of their own at an awards ceremony Monday night.

"Our officers strive to provide the best police service possible to the Monroe community and these particular officers were recognized for going above and beyond," officials said.

Singled out for their service were:

Special Recognition Award

Sergeant Michael Johnson
Sergeant Helio Ramalhete
Officer Chris Silkman
Officer Jessica Legen
Officer John McAulay
K9 Murphy
Officer Jonathan Mendez
Officer Timothy Larkin
Dispatcher Teresa Guerra

Meritorious Service Ribbon

Sergeant Helio Ramalhete
Sergeant Jeffrey Loomis
K9 Riggs
Sergeant Michael Sweeney
Detective Jeffrey Marcel (2)
Detective Nicole Buckley
Officer Chris Rampino
Officer Joseph Dzurenda
Officer John McAulay
Officer Michael DeCarli (2)
Officer Michael Thompson
Officer Nicholas Puglisi
Officer Omar Wahib
Officer Seth Twohill
Officer Timothy Larkin

Life Saving Medal

Sergeant Helio Ramalhete
Officer Edward Collins
Officer John McAulay (2)
Officer Mark Doyle
Officer Michael Thompson
Officer Seth Twohill

Community Service Volunteer Award

Sergeant Peter Howard

2018-2019 Chief Jacob J. Tufano Officer of the Year

Officer Michael DeCarli

2020-2021 Chief Jacob J. Tufano Officer of the Year

Officer John McAulay