Oldham County Presented the "Officer of the Year award at its annual Christmas banquet.

The Officer of the Year Award for 2008 is granted for outstanding achievement by an Officer that brings credit to the Department and which involves performance well above and beyond that which is required by an Officer's basic assignment.

The criteria includes, but is not limited to, attendance, productivity, letter(s) of merit, organizational commitment, sustained community involvement, judgment, decisiveness, sensitivity and leadership.

This year's Officer of the Year Award is presented to Officer James R. Brown.  

 James Brown joined the Oldham County Police in November, 2003 becoming the 60th person to take the oath of office.  James is the only officer that the Oldham County Police sponsored while attending the Kentucky Police Corps, ultimately graduating with honors from the program. 

As a county police officer, James is currently the only Spanish speaking officer.  He serves as a public information officer while remaining involved in patrol and other crime prevention activities.  He has served as a member of the bike patrol and honor guard.  He participated in various training classes and has received numerous commendations.   

James remains a very active part of the Oldham County Police Citizens Academy which is a program that provides information to Oldham County citizens allowing them to make informed judgments about the criminal justice system.  James participation in this program has helped dispelled common suspicions and misconceptions and increased police-community cooperation.

Obviously, James has mastered a variety of skills since becoming an Oldham County Police Officer.  He is, without question, a highly effective team player who strives to continuously make the Oldham County Police Department a model for policing nationwide.  For his continued commitment and loyalty to the mission of the Oldham County Police Department, Officer James R. Brown is your 2008 Police Officer of the Year!