Whitestown Metropolitian Police 2025 Department Awards Banquet

At the end of January, the Whitestown Metropolitan Police Department proudly hosted our 2025 Department Awards Banquet, an evening dedicated to celebrating the hard work, dedication, and exemplary service of our officers throughout the past year.

Each of these individuals demonstrated outstanding professionalism, courage, and commitment to our community. Please join us in congratulating this year’s award recipients:

  Rookie of the Year

Officer Peter Boldt

Recognized for his outstanding performance, professionalism, and significant contributions during the early years of his police career.

 Big Fish Award

Officer Zack Thomas

Honored for a proactive traffic stop that resulted in the seizure of over 20 lbs of marijuana, two firearms, a large sum of U.S. currency, and additional evidence linked to narcotics dealing. Exceptional work that made a major impact.

  Life Saving Awards

Awarded to officers whose quick actions and decisive response directly contributed to saving a life:

• Officer Zack Thomas

• Officer David Edwards

• Officer Frank Wolfe III

• Lieutenant Blayne Root

• Officer Thomas Williams

  Outstanding Police Duty Award

Recognizing exceptional initiative, going above and beyond the expectations of daily police responsibilities, elevating our profession by building trust with our community, and demonstrating the power of teamwork and collaboration both within WMPD and with our partner agencies.

• Officer Joel Parks

• Officer Omar Alanis

• Sergeant Dio Hernandez

 Officer of the Year

Officer Cale McCarty

Selected for his exemplary performance, leadership, and continued commitment to the highest standards of policing.