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St. James police recognize officers for DWI, narcotics and frontline enforcement
Summary
The police chief presented awards to Officer Elijah (DWI enforcement), Officer Timothy Gokau (narcotics enforcement), Sergeant Derek Browns (frontline enforcement) and recognized Captain Dick and Lieutenant Gaddy for leadership and service.
During the meeting the police chief presented a series of department awards recognizing local officers’ enforcement work and leadership.
The DWI enforcement excellence award honored Officer Elijah (transcript lists the name as "Elijah Show"). The narcotics enforcement excellence award recognized Officer Timothy Gokau for a stated record of 13 possession arrests and seven arrests for drug trafficking; staff said several cases are progressing to federal prosecution. A frontline enforcement excellence award went to Sergeant Derek Browns for active patrol work and above‑average traffic stops and arrests. Leadership and distinguished service recognitions were presented to Captain Dick and Lieutenant Gaddy for command leadership and promotion efforts.
The chief emphasized the awards demonstrate the department’s commitment to public safety and noted that the task force and other interagency resources are assisting local narcotics investigations.
