The Kingman Police Department held its 16th Annual Awards Ceremony on Thursday, May 16, during National Police Week. The 2019 Officer of the Year is Officer Adam Simonsen; Civilian Employee of the Year is Neighborhood Service Officer Sam Kurtz; Explorer of the Year is Lilith Bennett; and Volunteer of the Year is William Kriekel.
A highlight of the ceremony was when eight-year old Dylan DeWolf was recognized with a Citizens Appreciation and Life Saving Award. Dylan was responsible for helping to save the life of another young boy who became trapped under a heavy trailer. Dylan came to the aid of the trapped boy and then ran to get help, saving the life of his friend.
