By Heather Lusk
Consistency, dedication and leadership are among the reasons Chad R. Walker of Zionsville received the Frankfort Police Department 2014 Officer of the Year award, presented Jan. 3 at an annual banquet. Walker, who is originally from Lebanon, has served in the department since Jan. 2007.
“If you look at Chad, he’s deeply dedicated to his job and understands his responsibility that he has as a police officer,” said Troy Bacon, Frankfort Chief of Police. “He does his job very, very well every day.”
The Officer of the Year award is given to an individual whose efforts go above and beyond normal duties and requirements involving outstanding performance, professionalism, superior judgement, sensitivity and leadership.
Department supervisors are known to turn to Walker, an informal leader of the department, to help problem solve, said Bacon. Walker is also known for consistency and dedication, having achieved perfect attendance in 2014.
“Officer Walker is very deserving of this award,” said Bacon, adding that he “continually displays exceptional performance, professionalism and leadership in serving our residents and the Frankfort community.”
As a patrolman, Walker received a commendation in 2013, being recognized as someone who went beyond normal duties, achieved high standards and positively represented the department.
Also recognized at the 2014 awards banquet was a 35-year veteran of the force, Captain James R. Skinner, who received the 2014 Chief’s Distinguished Supervisor Award.
