Paris, Tenn.–Paris Police named Daniel Andres as Officer of the Year and Katie Braham as Dispatcher of the Year for 2020.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the annual program–which always included presentation of the awards and a luncheon for Police and Fire Department personnel and City Hall staff–was not held this year. The presentation of Officer of the Year and Dispatcher of the Year is traditionally held during National Police Officers Memorial Week.
Even without a program, Police Chief Charles Elizondo said, “We would also like to acknowledge two of our own that have demonstrated excellence in their everyday duties serving our community over the past year.”
Patrolman Daniel Andres is a 2010 graduate of Henry County High School. He attended Army basic training at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri in 2013 and is currently enlisted with the Tennessee National Guard. Andres was activated will the Tennessee National Guard in March of 2020 to assist with tornado damage in middle Tennessee.
Officer Andres was hired by the Paris Police Department April 4th, 2017. He attended the Tennessee Law Enforcement Academy at Donelson in December 2017 and basic SWAT school in April of 2018. Officer Andres is currently a member of the Paris Police Department F.A.S.T. Felony Arrest and Search Team.
Elizondo said, “Daniel has a positive attitude, proactive in policing, is service-minded, at the top of his shift in arrest, citations and incident reports.”
Lisa Katie Braham was born and raised in Henry County and is the daughter of Violet Roberts. Katie attended Henry School and Henry County High School.
Katie is married to Zack Braham and they have two children, Carson and Isabella. With her children, she is involved in baseball, softball and is treasurer of the Harrelson School PTO.
Katie has been dispatcher since January 2017.
Elizondo said, “During the application process for dispatcher, Katie listed three qualities as her character traits: Responsible, calm and respectful, she has these character traits and more.”
Braham said, “I have enjoyed every minute of being a dispatcher.”
Elizondo said, “The City of Paris, Paris Police Department Central Dispatch, has a tradition of providing the highest quality of service because of the dedicated women and men in our Dispatch Center. This is as a direct result of the selection process for these important positions, the training model we use, and the commitment to quality and professionalism. These highly trained professionals provide support to police, fire, and ambulance and rescue services throughout Paris and Henry County; and are a lifeline to every First Responder on the road. Our emergency communications dispatchers work countless hours around the clock, to help keep all people in Henry County safe and connected to public safety services.”