Hendersonville police officer named NC School Resource Officer of the Year
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. July 14 2021 A police officer from the mountains is being recognized by the state for the crucial role she plays in students’ lives both inside and outside of school.
The City of Hendersonville on Monday announced Officer Joreeca Dinnall with the Hendersonville Police Department had been awarded with the C.C. McGee School Resource Officer of the Year award by the North Carolina Association of School Resource Officers (NCARSO) at the association’s conference in Wilmington, North Carolina.
“Officer Dinnall embodies exactly what kind of person and officer an SRO should be,” said Hendersonville Police Chief Blair Myhand in a press release.
“She builds relationships with her students inside and outside of the classroom and represents the Hendersonville Police Department with professionalism. Anyone who interacts with Officer Dinnall can see what a big heart she has for serving others in our community.”
The city says Officer Dinnall serves as the Hendersonville High School SRO and in 2020, she assisted a juvenile experiencing a mental health crisis.
“Her compassionate response to the situation combined with her dedication to HHS, the Hendersonville Police Department and serving the community led to her nomination and recognition,” the release adds.
Each year, the North Carolina Association of School Resource Officers recognizes the C.C. McGee School Resource Officer of the Year for their outstanding contributions to their school, law enforcement agency, and community, the city explains. This award is named in honor of the late C.C. McGee, a former Assistant Sheriff of Forsyth County, a founding member of, and a Past President of NCASRO.
Chief Blair Myhand and Captain Rich Olsen attended the ceremony held in Wilmington as well.
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