Photo Wins Community Oriented Policing In Action Contest

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Woodstock, GA -- The Woodstock Police Department was named a winner in the second annual Community Oriented Policing in Action photo contest.

The winning photo will be featured on the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services website, social media and newsletter during the 2016 calendar year.

The photo selected was captured by Darleen Prem of Woodstock-based Darleen Prem Photography in May 2015 and shows officer Keith McGaw escorting Chester Reeve in what would be his last Memorial Day service.

McGaw, a retired member of the United States military, has escorted Reeve for the past three years on Memorial Day as he was honored for his service to our country.

“I believe the picture represents exactly what the officers of the Woodstock Police Department represent,” Prem said. “Honor, integrity and pride. They deserve to be recognized for their dedication to being part of the community, not just protecting it.”

The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services is a component of the U.S. Department of Justice responsible for advancing the practice of community policing by the nation’s state, local, territorial and tribal law enforcement agencies through information and grant resources.

“We have such a great relationship with our community and we are fortunate to have a photographer to capture the many moments where we are engaged with the community,” said Woodstock police spokesperson Brittany Duncan.

Chester Reeve’s daughter, Janine, Prem and McGaw will be recognized at the Jan. 25 Woodstock City Council meeting at the Chambers at City Center.

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Image via Darleen Prem