Stuttgart Police Chief Mark Duke announced the Police Officer of the Year at the conclusion of 2020.
In a letter announcing the award, Duke said Officer James “Jim” Gignac is a shining example of what a police officer should be.
“(Jim) has stood out and shined this year,” Duke explained. “(He) shows a lot of heart and compassion with a desire to bridge the gap between the department and citizens.”
Duke said when Gignac expressed a desire to become a police officer during a hunting trip, he explained being a police officer is more than just stopping cars and writing tickets.