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Owens Cross Roads honors Officer Matt Ellis with meritorious service award
Summary
The council and police chief presented Officer Matt Ellis with a meritorious service award after a resident praised his assistance during a difficult time; council members offered congratulations.
Owens Cross Roads honored police Officer Matt Ellis with a meritorious service award after a resident who had previously interacted with him praised his assistance and said his actions made her feel safer around law enforcement.
The police chief described the resident's earlier visit and gratitude, and presented the award on behalf of the city and police department. "This is a meritorious service award for your outstanding contributions to the city of Owens Cross Roads and to the Owens Cross Roads community and police department," the chief said while presenting the recognition.
Council members offered words of congratulations, calling the award "well deserved" and thanking Ellis for his service. No disciplinary, policy, or budget actions accompanied the recognition; the presentation was ceremonial and followed a short recounting of the resident's appreciation.
