The Killeen Police Department honored four police sergeants and five police officers for their role in responding to the Hilton Garden Inn fire on Feb. 19.
All of the officers were named the departmentâs Employees of the Month for February. The department announced the honors on its Facebook page Monday.
âOn February 19, 2021, these officers responded to a major structure fire at the Hilton Garden Inn. Without hesitation and at significant risk to their own personal safety, these officers rushed into the burning building, knocking on doors to get occupants outside quickly. They all demonstrated heroism in the face of danger during this incident and is an example of exemplary teamwork and dedication to the mission of our Department and the City of Killeen,â said Killeen Police Chief Charles Kimble.