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The Saratoga Springs Police Lieutenant’s PBA is pleased to name Officer Angela McGovern as the 2018 Officer of the Year.  Officer McGovern maintained a high standard of performance in her duties and consistently showed strong leadership qualities.

Officer McGovern was hired by the SSPD in July 2017, having worked for the City of Troy after graduating from the Zone 5 Regional Law Enforcement Academy.

From the start of her career with our department, Officer McGovern has been a very active patrol officer and has consistently set a high standard for both her enthusiasm and for conducting quality investigations.  Angela quickly became known among her peers as a dedicated professional that could be counted on whenever and wherever she was needed, and among her supervisors as a trusted professional that consistently produces superior work.

Officer McGovern also serves as a field training officer, responsible for the on-the-job training of recent academy graduates.  In addition to her service with the police department Angela also takes every opportunity to give back to the law enforcement community, often coordinating fundraisers for others in need.  Additionally each May Angela participates in the Police Unity Tour, a multi-day bicycle ride to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. that raised millions of dollars each year.

The Officer of the Year Award is given annually by the Saratoga Springs Police Lieutenants to an officer who displays excellence in policing and dedication to duty.

(Pictured in attached photo L-R: Lt. Sean Briscoe, Officer McGovern, Lt. Laura Emanatian, Lt. Thomas Mitchell Jr.)