U.S. Attorney Honors Newton Police Department For Exceptional Service

NEWTON, MA — U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins has honored the Newton Police Department with a 2022 Law Enforcement Award for exceptional service.

Newton police received the award for their investigation of a sex trafficking case, U.S. v. Bruce Brown.

Over 60 federal, state and local law enforcement personnel and community leaders who contributed to the success of federal cases during the 2021 calendar year received an award. A formal ceremony to honor award recipients will be held in October 2022 at the John Joseph Moakley Courthouse.

“The typical workday does not exist for law enforcement professionals, they work around the clock,” Rollins said in a statement. "Day in and day out, law enforcement professionals work tirelessly in the pursuit of justice, often putting their lives on the line to protect the people of our Commonwealth against criminal operators.”

"It is directly because of these dogged, relentless efforts that my office can hold perpetrators accountable through successful investigations and prosecutions,” she added. "The Annual Law Enforcement Awards are an important opportunity to recognize and honor the professionals whose work has been instrumental to our cases and to keeping our communities safe.”

To view a full list of award recipients, click here.