BPD names Officers of the Year, Employee of the Year

Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Lt. Kyle Lively

The Blytheville Police Department is proud to recognize the following officers and employees for their outstanding service to the community in 2021.

2021 Employee of the Year: Administrative Assistant to Records, Patrick Laden, 18 years of service.

2021 Rookie of the Year: Patrol Officer Adrian Barnhart, 1 year of service.

Adrian Barnhart

2021 Supervisor of the Year: Patrol Lieutenant Kyle Lively, 17 years of service.

2021 Officer of the Year: Patrol Officer Miranda Wilson, 2 years of service.

"These individuals earned their distinction by demonstrating initiative, leadership, volunteerism, meritorious actions, teamwork, and other commendable acts throughout the year 2021," Blytheville police chief Ross Thompson said.

Miranda Wilson

"The mission of the Blytheville Police Department to provide the community with a quality, progressive law enforcement service is attainable through those that serve the community."

Patrick Laden