On May 24th 2023 the Pennridge Regional Police Department held an awards and recognition ceremony at St. Luke's Penn Foundation. The event and dinner was made possible by donations from our community partners. The following awards were presented by Chief Dickinson. 

Commendation for Merit: 

• Ofc. Nathan Alcott for his instrumental role in a sexual assault case from 2019. 
• Ofc. Russell Closs III and Ofc. Robert Fulmer for their role in an investigation involving a shooting victim at Grand View Hospital
• Ofc. Stephanie Kolb for her role in a arson investigation at the Rockhill Quarry
• Ofc. Michael Klein and Ofc. Nicholas Windfelder for their investigation during a vehicle stop resulting in the recovery of two firearms. 
• Ofc. Mark Rosenfeld, Ofc. Nicholas Windfelder and Det. Dean for their instrumental roles in a child endangerment case. 
• Det. Dean for his role in the investigation of two sexual assault cases perpetrated by the same offender. 
• Sgt. Pedro Ruiz for his role in the prosecution of a double homicide case

Commendation for Bravery: 

• Ofc. Samantha Adams and Ofc. Nathan Alcott for their response to an armed person during a domestic violence incident

Chief's Service Award: 

• Sgt. Pedro Ruiz for his unwavering support of the mission of the Pennridge Regional Police Department and commitment to our community.