Ulster County Hands Out Top Cop Awards

Ulster County recognized and honored some of their "finest" with the Ulster County's 2015 Top Cop Awards

At an ceremony during the Mid-Hudson Region Enforcement/Prosecution Conference held at Anthony’s Pier 9 in New Windsor, Ulster County Executive Mike Hein announced the county's Top Cop award winners. The ceremony, sponsored by the Mid-Hudson Region STOP-DWI Coordinators, was held in recognition of those law enforcement officers who have excelled in their region.

Ulster County awards were presented in the following categories:

MUNICIPAL:

• 1st place – Officer Donald Corso, Shawangunk Police Department
• 2nd place – Officer Peter Boutros, Lloyd Police Department

ULSTER COUNTY SHERIFF:

• 1st place- Deputy Kyle Frano
• 2nd place- Deputy Joseph Stock

NYS POLICE- Troop F:

• 1st place – Trooper Mark D. Baney
• 2nd Place- Trooper Matthew J. Fertoli

“I want to congratulate all the honorees recognized at the 2015 TOP COP Awards and thank them for their outstanding service,” said County Executive Mike Hein in a statemet. “We are fortunate in Ulster County to have law enforcement professionals whom are dedicated to protecting our residents and we thank them for their exceptional commitment and service."

Awards are based on total of DWI related arrests made between October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015.