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State praises efforts of two officers
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Patrolman Austin Wortman received the Beyond the Traffic Stop Award.
McMinnville Police Department has two officers who have been praised by the state for their law enforcement efforts.Patrolman Eddie Colwell received the Making a Difference Officer of the Year Award.“It’s a great honor to receive this award,” said Colwell. “It was surprising to be selected for something like this out of a police department that has such great people working for it.”Officer of the Year awards are presented to law enforcement officers who show outstanding work in all areas of traffic safety. Patrolman Austin Wortman received the Beyond the Traffic Stop Award.“We’re here to make a difference and protect the community,” said Wortman.