Sergeant Brad C. Tatrow of the Smithville Police Department has been presented a certificate of achievement in recognition of five years of dedicated service
Sergeant Tatrow received the award from Chief Randy Caplinger on Thursday.
Others on hand for the observance were Mayor Taft Hendrixson and Alderman/Police Commissioner Shawn Jacobs.
Sergeant Tatrow began his career with the police department as a patrol officer. He served as the department’s K-9 handler for three years and was then promoted to sergeant. He currently serves as a night shift supervisor. He has received the department’s commendations for his numerous narcotics arrests.
Chief Caplinger said the department plans to make it a practice of honoring other members of the department for specific years of service.
(Pictured left to right: Alderman/Police Commissioner Shawn Jacobs, Police Chief Randy Caplinger, Sergeant Brad C. Tatrow, and Mayor Taft Hendrixson)