2007 Finalists—Justice and Law Enforcement
This award will recognize a federal employee for a significant contribution to the nation in activities related to justice and law enforcement (including civil rights, criminal justice, counterterrorism, and fraud detection and prevention). This medal is accompanied by a $3,000 award.
Chris Dishman
Position: Policy Analyst, Office of Supply Reduction
Agency: Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy
Location: Washington, D.C.
Residence: Oakton, Virginia
Achievement: Developed a new market-based strategy and information system that enables U.S. government agencies to more effectively target and disrupt illegal drug trafficking networks
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Michael Ethridge and Team
Position: Director, Laboratory Services
Agency: U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Location: Ammendale, Maryland
Residence: Clarksville, Maryland
Achievement: Led the forensics investigation that resulted in the capture and conviction of Eric Rudolph, the terrorist responsible for a series of bombings that included an attack on the 1996 summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia
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Dr. John S. Morgan and the President's DNA Initiative Team
Position: Deputy Director for Science and Technology
Agency: U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice
Location: Washington, D.C.
Residence: Annapolis, Maryland
Achievement: Created program that has helped solve thousands of cold cases and dramatically expanded the capacity of local law enforcement to utilize DNA evidence
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Vernan W. Roberson and the Operation Global Con Team
Position: Special Agent
Agency: U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of Inspector General
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Residence: Riverdale, Georgia
Achievement: Led an investigation that uncovered and dismantled an international mass-market fraud scheme that targeted elderly U.S. citizens
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The Service to America Medals are presented annually by the nonprofit, nonpartisan Partnership for Public Service to celebrate excellence in our federal civil service.
