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KSP announces officers of the year for 2014 Trooper of the Year is TFC Shane L. Goodall; Detective of the Year is Metcalfe County High School Graduate Det. Ricky Brooks of KSP Post 15, Columbia, KY; Officer Harold E. Mosley is CVE Officer of the Year; Officer Craig Shouse was named 2013 Facilities Security Officer of the Year Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By Les Williams (FRANKFORT, KY) - The Kentucky State Police announced the 2013 Trooper of the Year, Detective of the Year, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer of the Year, Facilities Security Officer of the Year and other awards for acts of bravery, life-saving, professionalism and dedication to duty today, Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at the Frankfort Convention Center. TFC Shane L. Goodall, Flatwoods, KY, Trooper of the Year Flatwoods, KY-resident Tpr. First Class Shane L. Goodall was named 2013 Trooper of the Year. A 13-year veteran of the Kentucky State Police, he is assigned to KSP Post 13 in Hazard. During the past year, Goodall issued 573 citations with 18 DUI's while answering 490 complaints. In addition to being a field training officer and his post's taser instructor, he has worked tirelessly on drug interdictions and undercover operations. During a three month period, he seized 1,764 prescription pills and $21,875 in cash while confiscating two vehicles, 581.7 grams of heroin and one once ounce of marijuana. His numerous arrests have prevented large quantities of prescription pills, heroin and marijuana from reaching the streets. During two knock and talk operations, he seized one gram of methamphetamine and 58 marijuana plants. His efforts also affected property crimes such as burglaries and thefts, which are closely tied to drug activity. He investigated 26 criminal cases, recruited two informants and arrested four fugitives from other states. School safety is also a priority for Goodall, who regularly patrols and visits local schools and participates in school lockdown drills. He also made 69 additional school visits on his own during his shifts. Goodall is a 1995 graduate of Nitro (WV) High School. He is the son of Cheryl Eckenrode of Cross Lanes, WV. Detective Ricky M. Brooks, Center, KY is Detective of the Year Center, Ky.-resident Det. Ricky M. Brooks was named 2013 Detective of the Year. A 10-year veteran of the Kentucky State Police, he is assigned to KSP Post 15 in Columbia. In 2013, Brooks achieved a 75 percent clearance rate for cases he was assigned. A list of his investigations is impressive. In one case, he continued to investigate and coordinate five gang members charged with murder, which encompassed 1-1/2 years and more than 1,000 man hours, resulting in one conviction with another set for trial this September. In another case, while investigating a shooting death that resulted from an extramarital affair, he was able to locate and recover the submerged murder weapon which led to a conviction. Working with an out-of-state agency, he was able to locate another suspect in a murder and kidnapping case in a neighboring state. He was also able to obtain a confession in a stabbing case, where the victim's body was concealed under an abandoned home. A 1998 graduate of Metcalfe Co. High School, Brooks is the son of Gerald and Ruth Brooks of Edmonton, KY. Officer Harold E. Mosley is CVE Officer of the Year Henderson, Ky.-resident Officer Harold E. Mosley was named the 2013 Jason Cammack Officer of the Year for the KSP Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division. A four- year veteran of the division, Mosley is assigned to CVE Region 1 based in Henderson. In 2013 Mosley led his region in commercial vehicle activity with a total of 902 citations and 96 arrests including 18 DUI arrests. He conducted 591 commercial vehicle inspections: 336 of these were Level 1 inspections and 21.4 percent contained hazardous materials. He also assisted the KSP post in his area on numerous occasions by participating in Operation Black Friday and four Internet Crimes Against Children details. A 2006 graduate of Knott Co. Central High School, Mosley is the son of the late Harold Mosley, Sr. and Bernice Vance of Hindman, KY. Owenton, Ky.-resident Officer Craig Shouse was named 2013 Facilities Security Officer of the Year. A 10-year veteran of the agency, Shouse is a1975 graduate of Conner High School in Hebron, KY. He is the son of the late James Shouse and Yvonne Shouse of Boone County, KY. KSP Citation for Bravery The KSP Citation for Bravery, an honor bestowed on officers of the agency who perform acts of bravery, without regard for personal risk, of clear and obvious peril and clearly above and beyond the call or risk of ordinary duty, was presented to:
The Lifesaving Medal, awarded to officers who perform life-saving acts under extraordinary circumstances, was presented to:
The Citation for Meritorious Service with "V" Device for Valor, bestowed on officers of the agency who distinguish themselves by an act of courage performed under more than ordinary circumstances, was presented to:
The Citation for Meritorious Service, bestowed upon officers of the agency who distinguish themselves by an act of meritorious service of such exceptional character that it contributed to the success of a major command or endeavor, was presented to:
Seventeen troopers were named Trooper of the Year at the post, branch or division level. They include:
Seventeen troopers were named Detective of the Year at the post, branch or division level. They include:
Six Commercial Vehicle Enforcement officers were named Officer of the Year at the region level, including:
The 2013 KSP Safe Driving Awards, which recognize the KSP post and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement region with the highest average number of safe driving miles between assessable accidents, were presented to KSP Post 4 in Elizabethtown and CVE Region 1 in Henderson. Post 4 had a record of 1 million, 226,571 miles with no assessable collisions. Region 1 had a record of 456,839 miles with no assessable collisions. KSP Citation for Meritorious Achievement The KSP Citation for Meritorious Achievement, the agency's highest civilian award bestowed upon individuals who performed an extraordinary act of service or heroism in direct support of an officer of the agency engaged in the official performance of duty, was presented to:
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