Green Bay Reporter

The Green Bay Packers recognized several exemplary Wisconsin law enforcement officers for their exceptional service with the Packers Protect & Serve Award. The recipients received a special award and a $2,000 grant to benefit their department or a nonprofit organization. They were honored at a luncheon and award presentation, which included speeches from Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy, Packers alumnus Evan Smith, and Eau Claire County Sheriff Dave Riewestahl. Award winners attended with family members, friends, fellow officers, and superiors.

The winners of the individual awards, the K-9 award, the school resource officer award, and the department award include:

- Deputy Leah Berg from the Chippewa County Sheriff's Office

- Sergeant Christopher Biese from the Appleton Police Department

- Deputy Jake Blum from the Dunn County Sheriff's Office

- Detective Craig Brey from the Green Bay Police Department

- Officer Alex Carlson from the Green Bay Police Department

- Deputy Jacob Colassaco with the Iron County Sheriff's Office (previously with the Vilas County Sheriff's Office)

- Conservation Warden Samuel Haferkorn from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in Milwaukee County

- Officer Taylor Justice from the Appleton Police Department

- Officer Daniel Morrell from the Milwaukee Police Department

- Detective Joe Teigen from the Grand Chute Police Department

- Officer Jason Tetrick from the Kenosha Police Department

- Deputy Alexander Wysocki from the Brown County Sheriff's Office

- K-9 Officer Puma and handler Officer Tom Conley from the Green Bay Police Department

- School Resource Officer Josh Gallagher from the Menasha Police Department

Additionally, an award was given to Eau Claire County Sheriff's Office.

The awards themselves are hand-crafted wooden American flags made by Oneida Police Sergeant Nathan Ness through his small business HomeLeeWoodWorking. The Packers Protect & Serve Award is funded by both the Packers and NFL Foundation. Each recipient receives a $2,000 grant to benefit their department or a nonprofit organization they support.

The Packers Protect & Serve Award is part of Green Bay Packers Give Back, an all-encompassing community outreach initiative. Combined with other charity endeavors by Green Bay Packers, these awards contribute to a comprehensive charity impact that exceeded $11 million last year.