Crime & Safety

Gwinnett County Police Honored

They were credited with saving life of home-invasion victim.

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Four of Gwinnett County’s finest police officers, Sergeant Roger Bell, Police Officer Senior Daniel Bennett, Police Officer Senior Victor Cortez and Police Officer Senior Austin York were honored at the October 18th meeting of the Philadelphia Winn Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.

On the morning of June 9, 2015, one of our members suffered a violent home invasion. Thanks to the brave and valiant intervention of these officers, her life was saved. The Philadelphia Winn Chapter acknowledges and thanks the Gwinnett County police officers for their heroic acts of service.

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Officer Aaren Dieffenbacher, Gwinnett County Police, Special Operations/Crime Prevention Coordinator, was the speaker for the Sunday, October 18th meeting. Officer Dieffenbacher spoke to the chapter about personal safety.

Major Jesse Jones, Precinct Commander, South Precinct, Gwinnett County Police Department, attended and spoke to the chapter about his officers’ courageous actions. He was presented a DAR Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Service to the Community.

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Each of the officers being honored was given a DAR Certificate, Challenge Coin and card from the Chapter.

We honor, support and thank all of our police officers!

For more information regarding the Philadelphia Winn Chapter of the NSDAR, please visit our website at: philadelphiawinn.georgiastatedar.org

Photo: Ofc. Senior Austin York, Ofc. Senior Daniel Bennett, Sergeant Roger Bell (Not pictured Ofc. Senior Victor Cortez).

Article, photo from Philadelphia Winn Chapter of the NSDAR

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