Sgt. Tierra Mooney named Officer of the Year

Image: The Italy Police Department recently hosted 2012 Italy Police Department Awards Banquet.

The Italy Police Department recently hosted 2012 Italy Police Department Awards Banquet. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Chief Hill welcomed everyone to the festivities.

Chief Hill welcomed everyone to the festivities. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Police Chief Diron Hill presented Sgt. Tierra Mooney with the Officer of the Year award.

Police Chief Diron Hill presented Sgt. Tierra Mooney with the Officer of the Year award. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Officer Pedro Gonzalez received Medal of Valor and Reserve Officer of the Year.

Officer Pedro Gonzalez received Medal of Valor and Reserve Officer of the Year. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Officer Mike Richardson was named Rookie of the Year.

Officer Mike Richardson was named Rookie of the Year. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: The visitors and honorees make a line for the wonderful meal.

The visitors and honorees make a line for the wonderful meal. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: (L-R) Kay and Don Chambers, Charles and Christi Hyles and Elmerine Bell.

(L-R) Kay and Don Chambers, Charles and Christi Hyles and Elmerine Bell. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Italy’s finest (L-R) Officers Shelbee Landon, Mike Richardson, Sgt Tierra Mooney, Bobby McFarland, Pedro Gonzalez, Daniel Pitts, Eric Tolliver and Shawn Martin.

Italy’s finest (L-R) Officers Shelbee Landon, Mike Richardson, Sgt Tierra Mooney, Bobby McFarland, Pedro Gonzalez, Daniel Pitts, Eric Tolliver and Shawn Martin. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Recipients of the Community Service Certificate (L-R) Back row Officers Eric Tolliver, Mike Richardson, Daniel Pitts and Shawn Martin. Bottom row Officer Shelbee Landon, Sue Lauhoff and Sgt. Tierra Mooney.

Recipients of the Community Service Certificate (L-R) Back row Officers Eric Tolliver, Mike Richardson, Daniel Pitts and Shawn Martin. Bottom row Officer Shelbee Landon, Sue Lauhoff and Sgt. Tierra Mooney. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Police Commendation was awarded for building community relations and promoting safety. (L-R) Anne Sutherland, Elmerine Bell, Kelly Westbrook, Officers Eric Tolliver, Shelbee Landon and Shawn Martin.

Police Commendation was awarded for building community relations and promoting safety. (L-R) Anne Sutherland, Elmerine Bell, Kelly Westbrook, Officers Eric Tolliver, Shelbee Landon and Shawn Martin. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Italy’s citizen, Charles Hyles, received a Plaque of Appreciation from Sgt Tierra Mooney.

Italy’s citizen, Charles Hyles, received a Plaque of Appreciation from Sgt Tierra Mooney. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Fire Chief Don Chambers and Sgt. Mooney have a big laugh about the Guns and Hoses softball game.

Fire Chief Don Chambers and Sgt. Mooney have a big laugh about the Guns and Hoses softball game. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Chief Hill presented Bobby McFarland with a Plaque of Appreciation.

Chief Hill presented Bobby McFarland with a Plaque of Appreciation. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Chief Hill presented gifts to the officers from he and his wife.

Chief Hill presented gifts to the officers from he and his wife. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Officer Pedro Gonzalez, Chief Hill, Officer Mike Richardson and Sgt. Tierra Mooney gather at the tree for a commemorative picture.

Officer Pedro Gonzalez, Chief Hill, Officer Mike Richardson and Sgt. Tierra Mooney gather at the tree for a commemorative picture. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Police Chief Diron Hill and wife, Holly.

Police Chief Diron Hill and wife, Holly. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Friends and family gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of the Italy Police Department.

Friends and family gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of the Italy Police Department. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Chief Hill and Citizen Police Academy graduate, Elmerine Bell.

Chief Hill and Citizen Police Academy graduate, Elmerine Bell. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: A reporter from Waxahachie Daily Light interviews Sgt. Mooney for the story.

A reporter from Waxahachie Daily Light interviews Sgt. Mooney for the story. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Table decorations were made by Chief Hill’s wife, Holly.

Table decorations were made by Chief Hill’s wife, Holly. (Anne Sutherland)

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