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Detective Zachary Waddoups receives Perry Police Medal of Valor
Summary
At the June 25 council meeting, Perry Police Det. Zachary Waddoups was awarded the department's Medal of Valor for entering a residence during an active disturbance and securing a discharged firearm, an act recounted by Sergeant Mark Jordan.
Detective Zachary Waddoups was presented the Perry Police Department Medal of Valor during the June 25 Perry City Council meeting. Chief Scott Hancey led the presentation and Sergeant Mark Jordan read the nomination recounting an incident on Nov. 7, 2025 in which Waddoups "entered a residence alone during an active family disturbance after a firearm had already been discharged" and secured the weapon, actions the department described as demonstrating "extraordinary courage and selfless actions in the line of duty." Belle Waddoups, the detective's wife, pinned the medal on his uniform.
The council and attendees acknowledged the award but took no formal action beyond the presentation. The recognition was included on the meeting agenda under Presentations; no public comment was associated with the award. The record of the nomination was read into the minutes by Sergeant Mark Jordan.
