Patrol Captain Casey Botkin has consistently demonstrated extraordinary leadership qualities and steady commitment to the policing profession, setting a high standard for his peers and inspiring others within the force. His capacity to envision the department’s future and to seek insights from leaders, colleagues, and team members showcases his receptiveness and readiness to consider diverse viewpoints. He has earned the respect and admiration of colleagues both within the Berea Police Department and within other departments throughout the state. Having witnessed the impact policing had on the mental health of his colleagues, Cpt. Botkin developed the department’s inaugural Mental Wellness Time Off program. Using research and department intel, he designed a program to aid in combating burnout and mental health stigma. The program allows officers and select personnel to receive two weeks leave at every three-year milestone met with the department. During those two weeks, officers speak to a law enforcement counselor and are on leave from all police-related duties.   Cpt. Botkin also developed a school safety plan for the department in response to the increase in national shootings. His partnership with area schools, thoroughness in obtaining necessary resources, and steadfast dedication throughout the project culminated in his receipt of the department’s Distinguished Service Award. Cpt. Botkin has proven himself to be a proactive and progressive leader by seeking all opportunities to improve not only the department’s operational effectiveness and efficiency, but also the department’s complete well-being. He recently completed the Criminal Justice Executive Development course through Kentucky’s Department of Criminal Justice Training, a highly regarded five-week program focused on management and leadership skills. ”I am motivated to be a positive innovative leader who creates a forward-looking department… and strive to make my department a beacon of excellence.” 

As a law enforcement instructor at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), Erin Langill has distinguished herself by creating and delivering targeted violence prevention content to multidisciplinary audiences.  Since her youth, Instructor Langill has possessed a protector’s mindset and felt inspired by the bravery of first responders. Her values of integrity, fairness, justice, and service have guided her through countless challenges in her career from her early days as a police officer to her time as an intelligence analyst and now as a criminal investigator/special agent and law enforcement instructor.  Instructor Langill has been a key member of FLETC’s Terrorism Prevention Branch team since its inception, helping to design and deliver terrorism prevention training to federal, state, local, tribal and territorial police. Named FLETC’s Instructor of the Quarter for the Technical Training Operations Directorate, Instructor Langill has been instrumental in the creation and execution of FLETC’s Threat Assessment and Threat Management (TATM) curriculum. Never satisfied with the status quo, she transformed the TATM into a robust and highly sought-after presentation that has been delivered to more than 6,000 people since its pilot delivery in January 2022. Instructor Langill even enabled the TATM to expand its audience beyond police to include school administrators, non-sworn school resource officers, mental health professionals, and house of worship staff.  Motivated to be a role model for young girls, Instructor Langill also serves as a First-Class Petty Officer in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve and as a newly certified child forensic interviewer.  “Seventeen years after I first took the oath to serve, I know this is a lifelong commitment for me, and I’m so proud to continue that service.” 

Detective Philip Wolan is a trailblazer in modern policing, demonstrating exceptional dedication and innovative techniques in solving complex crimes. Det. Wolan has successfully closed hundreds of cases within his department—Grapevine Police Department—and for neighboring agencies.  Det. Wolan has revolutionized crime-solving methods with his pioneering use of area dump tower data and cellular data. His expertise has led to the identification and apprehension of numerous suspects, and he now trains other law enforcement agencies and task forces on these techniques. Among his notable achievements, he has solved more than 75 restaurant burglaries across five states, halted a theft ring responsible for over $100,000 in stolen retail goods, identified a large-scale warehouse burglary crew that was responsible for stealing millions of dollars’ worth of merchandise, and helped stop an ATM theft ring linked to more than 80 offenses statewide. Det. Wolan's recent investigation into a significant vehicle theft ring recovered approximately $10 million in stolen vehicles, stronging his leadership and ingenuity. By leveraging cameras and cellphone data, he pinpointed the thieves’ locations and secured critical arrests. Before becoming a detective, Det. Wolan was a top DWI enforcement officer, earning multiple awards for keeping intoxicated drivers off the roads. His commitment to excellence is further demonstrated by his proactive learning approach and willingness to share knowledge with others. Motivated by his desire to make a difference, Det. Wolan embodies the spirit of law enforcement. His relentless pursuit of new methods to combat crime and his dedication to mentoring others make him a standout figure in his field. "On someone’s worst day, I want to be the person they turn to for help.” 

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