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Attorney Braun stated that it was always a pleasure to work with Larry. PC Attorney Braun stated that his leadership, his knowledge and his wisdom was always great and beneficial for the Police Commission and for the Police Department. Police Commissioner Lundy stated that they decided in the last meeting to start an officer recognition program. Police Commissioner Lundy stated that they had missed a lot of officers but they were going to go back and try and fill in those gaps. Commissioner Lundy stated that the first award that they wanted to give out was to Officer Mark Bailey. Officer Bailey was hired on August 17, 2013 and completed his five years on August 17, 2018. Commissioner Lundy apologized for taking so long but he did want to present him with a certificate and how the appreciated his service. Police Commissioner Lundy stated that Detective Chad Richhart was the next officer to receive a certificate for his 15 years of service, beginning on March 6, 2004. Commissioner Lundy stated that he would have liked to have given him the award back in March but they weren't there yet. Commissioner Lundy stated that they appreciated his service. Police Commissioner Lundy stated that they had a second award for Detective Richhart. Commissioner Lundy stated that they had also come up with the Distinguished Service Award and that he had made notes so that he would get it right. Commissioner Lundy stated the following: In 2016, Detective Richhart began work on a particularly heart wrenching case involving a murdered child. That case was very trying, emotional, caught statewide headlines and was felt by our whole community. According to the prosecutor on that case, "Chad's work in this case was truly exemplary and led to two convictions in cases with some very challenging facts and circumstances." The prosecutor goes on to say that "Detective Richhart is a true professional and a real asset to the Mooresville Police Department and the Morgan County Major Crimes Task Force." And that "Chad is a true example of the professionalism that we all hope to see in all of our employees." Detective Richhart has been working this case for more than two years and earlier this year, the Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions in this case. The court even went out of its way to mention his handling of the case, his concern for the victim and compliment his ability to preserve the evidence. Commissioner Lundy stated that he can think of no one more deserving to receive our (the Police Commission's) first Distinguished Service Award. Commissioner Lundy stated that on behalf of the Mooresville Police Commission and the People of Mooresville he wanted to thank Detective Richhart for his service and dedication to our community. The next meeting will be held on August 15, 2019 at 6:00 PM at the Mooresville Police Department.