RISE Awards Winners Announced

TASER has announced the three winners of the first-ever RISE Awards . Winners were selected from over 150 submitted nominations, all of which contained truly inspiring stories that made it tough to select the top picks in each category.

Protect Life Award: Agent Mike Spadafora of the Brevard County Sheriff's Office in Rockledge, Fla., wins the Protect Life Award for his years-long dedication to fighting child exploitation cases.

Agency of the Year Award: The Lakewood (Wash.) Police Department wins the Agency of the Year Award for their remarkable policing efforts, which saw them rebound from tragedy and realize a 12% drop in person, property, and society crimes in the last year.

Leadership Award: Sgt. Christopher Gavette of the University of Central Fla. police wins the Leadership Award for his admirable guidance and management of his department.