NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
February 4, 2009
Contact: Michele Nicholson
Public Information Officer
(850) 651-7420
OCSO SWORN OFFICER OF 2008
Investigator Bob Grappone has been chosen as the
Okaloosa County Sworn Officer of the Year for 2008.
Sheriff Charlie Morris made
the announcement during awards presentations Wednesday afternoon.
Investigator Grappone was honored for his role in a large-scale and ongoing
counterfeiting case. Because it is still active, details of the investigation
cannot be released at this time.
Grappone is admired among his peers who constantly seek his skills and
assistance. In an armed robbery
spree of Pay Day Loan businesses, he assisted another investigator by getting a
complete confession from the suspect.
He never fails to support them with their requests and needs even though
he clearly has more investigative responsibilities of his own.
His enthusiasm and motivation never wavers and sets the standard for his
co-workers.