Port Angeles police recognize volunteers

PORT ANGELES — The work of volunteers who donated more than 3,900 hours of service to the Port Angeles Police Department in 2010 ˆwas recognized this week.

Volunteers received recognition based on hours of service.

Volunteers Jim and Marilyn Walsh received the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award for volunteering 4,000 hours or more.

The Walshes started with the volunteer program in 2003.

Receiving gold pins for service of 500 or more hours were Charles Devoney (525), Jim Walsh (643), Marilyn Walsh (604) and Russ Fish (982).

Receiving silver pins for 250 to 499 hours of service were Allen Banick (415), Bette Banick (426), and Bob Agee (267).

Receiving bronze pins for 100 to 249 hours of service were Gary Marler (222) and Glen McFall (140).

Volunteers have donated nearly 45,000 hours of service to the community since the group was formed in 1997.

Volunteers duties cover a very broad range of support activities.

The department is seeking more volunteers.

Those who are interested and are 21 years or older can phone the Port Angeles Police Department at 360-417-4933 or 360-452-4545.

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