Thurston County law enforcement honored for service

The Olympia Kiwanis Club hosted the annual Thurston County Pat Sutherland Law Enforcement Officer of the Year awards Monday night, honoring local officers for their contributions to the community.

Award recipients were selected by their peers and received their awards at Tugboat Annie’s.

▪ Bryan Houser of the Olympia Police Department was recognized for his 16 years with the department and for his work as a detective.

▪ Lacey police officer Rich Broeker was recognized for his work with local youth and keeping the streets safe.

▪ Tumwater police officer Ken Driver was recognized for being the “epitome of a police officer” and a joy to work with.

▪ Thurston County Deputy Rod Ditrich was recognized for his many years of work as a well-respected, outstanding employee.

▪ Washington State Patrol Trooper Corey West, assigned to Thurston County, was recognized as a local leader and field training officer.

This story was originally published September 1, 2015 at 12:48 PM with the headline "Thurston County law enforcement honored for service."