March 23, 2023

Johnson City officer awarded state VFW honor

Annually, the Veterans of Foreign Wars honors public servants who perform outstanding service in their field and to their community. This year, the VFW awarded Johnson City Police Officer Ashley Ellenburg with the VFW National Law Enforcement Public Servant Citation for the state of Tennessee. This honor recognizes Officer Ellenburg’s commitment to her duties and the excellence she demonstrates in performing her role.

Officer Ellenburg has been a member of the Johnson City Police Department since 2013. During that time, Officer Ellenburg has provided support to the Police Explorer Program, Junior Police Academy, and Crisis Intervention Team. She is a field training officer as well as a member of the Bike Team and Traffic Homicide Team.

Office Ellenburg was nominated by Police Lt. Mark Hollis. In his recommendation for Officer Ellenburg, Hollis noted that she answered more than 630 calls for service last year, four of which resulted in felony arrests and 31 in misdemeanor arrests.

“Officer Ellenburg’s recognition at the state level is a testimony to the Johnson City Police Department’s commitment to excellence, teamwork, and integrity,” said Interim Police Chief Billy Church. “We’re certainly proud of her dedication to our department and our community.”

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