Holly Springs Recognizes Officers With Annual Awards

HOLLY SPRINGS, GA — The Holly Springs Police Department recognized several of its officers for their commitment and dedication to the public. The annual awards were unveiled at the Jan. 24 City Council meeting.

"It is often too easy to point out things that don’t go well and quickly assign blame," said Police Chief Mike Carswell. "What I want us to be good at doing, is saying 'thank you' when things go well."

Kyle Bunch was presented the Officer of the Year award for his "outstanding work ethic, steadfast dedication, demeanor and consistent high quality performance as a professional police officer," the agency said.

"Officer Bunch is a great asset to our department and sets a high bar," Carswell added.

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Corporal Greg Bettis also received the Bob Fuller Leadership Award for service and achievements that exemplifies extraordinary standards.

"Corporal Bettis presents a strong commitment to fellow officers and our community," the chief noted. "He has an innate sense of valuing input and getting us across the finish line."

As family and friends witnessed the presentations, Mayor Steve Miller told the audience that he sleeps "better at night knowing that our police department is at work in our city." Carswell added the Holly Springs Police Department is filled with men and women who work each day to make a difference in the lives of residents.

"These actions should be modeled by all of us," he said.

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