The following awards were presented Thursday, May 19th, in a ceremony at the State Capital Building in Indianapolis. Awards were presented by Indiana Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division Director, Danny East.
- Corporals Dale Clark (Owen Co.) and Pete Slaven (Parke Co.) received the Directors Leadership Award.
- Master Officer Mike Gregg (Green Co.) was recognized for being chosen as the 2015 District 5 Officer of the Year.
- Officer Nathan Lutz (Parke Co.) received District 5’s Boating Officer of the Year Award.Â
- District 5’s Office Manager, Teresa Fordice, (Parke Co.) was honored for her service to the citizens of the State of Indiana.
- Mike Daley (Vigo Co.) and Ernie Blankenship (Vigo Co.) were each awarded a Civilians Meritorious Service Award.
Nomination letter for the Civilian Meritorious Service Award and photos of those receiving awards is attached. Daley and Blankenship are credited for saving the lives of 3 boaters on Turtle Creek Reservoir, February 28, 2016. Complete synopsis of rescue can be found in the nomination letter.
Names in order:
1. Ernie Blankenship on left – LED Director Danny East on right
2. Mike Daley on left – LED Director Danny East on right
3. Teresa Fordice – Office Manager
4. Officer Nathan Lutz
5. Officer Mike Gregg
6. Corporal Dale Clark on left – Corporal Pete Slaven on right
