Officer of the Year Award
Every year since October of 1997, during Domestic Violence Awareness month, Safe Space has recognized the ongoing efforts of an outstanding officers of the Butte-Silver Bow Sheriff's Department. These officers are honored for their understanding, patience, and genuine care that encourage and empower victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. They provide information and referrals to community resources, such as Safe Space, that continue to support victims during a difficult time.
In 2021, Safe Space will award one well deserving law enforcement officer and recognize them for their honorable and memorable efforts in supporting victims of domestic violence and their work with Safe Space.
Safe Space staff, volunteers and Board of Directors understand how trying domestic calls can be for first responders, and we appreciate their daily dedication to protecting the safety of victims and their families. With their committed efforts, the Butte community is a safer place to live, and is coming to realize that violence in the home is unacceptable, against the law, and will no longer be tolerated.
Please read below to see Officer of the Year Award Recipients since 1997.
In 2021, Safe Space will award one well deserving law enforcement officer and recognize them for their honorable and memorable efforts in supporting victims of domestic violence and their work with Safe Space.
Safe Space staff, volunteers and Board of Directors understand how trying domestic calls can be for first responders, and we appreciate their daily dedication to protecting the safety of victims and their families. With their committed efforts, the Butte community is a safer place to live, and is coming to realize that violence in the home is unacceptable, against the law, and will no longer be tolerated.
Please read below to see Officer of the Year Award Recipients since 1997.
2024 OFFICER OF THE YEAR COMING SOON!!
The following officers have been awarded the Officer of the Year Award in appreciation for services provided to victims of domestic violence above and beyond the call of duty, recognized by Safe Space Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivors.
2024- STAY TUNED!
2023- Officer Jake Miller
2022- Officer Sean Brown
2021- Officer Bryce Foley
2020- Officer Rich O'Brien
2019- Officer Rich O'Brien
2018- Officer Bryce Foley
2017- Detective Josh Stearns
2016- Officer Matt Sayler
2015- Sergeant Tim Berger
2014 - Officer Steven Honer from Silver Bow County
Deputy Chad Cross from Jefferson County
Officer Kris Vauthier from Deer Lodge County
2013 - Officer Ryan Fallang
2012 - Officer Lisa Howe
2011 - Officer Tim Schmidt
2010 - Officer Lew Griffith
Officer Dan Murphy*
*Recipient of the Above & Beyond Award
2009 - Officer Dan Murphy
2008 - Officer Rhonda Staton
2007 - Officer Dan Murphy
2006 - Officer Dan Murphy
2005 - Officer Ray Vaughn
2004 - Officer Sharman Rask
2003 - Officer John Bleile
2002 - Sgt. Tim Tracy
2001 - Det. George Holland
2000 - Officer Katie Graham
1999 - Officer Jeff Williams
1998 - Sgt. Tim Tracy
1997 - Sgt. James F. Kilmer
2023- Officer Jake Miller
2022- Officer Sean Brown
2021- Officer Bryce Foley
2020- Officer Rich O'Brien
2019- Officer Rich O'Brien
2018- Officer Bryce Foley
2017- Detective Josh Stearns
2016- Officer Matt Sayler
2015- Sergeant Tim Berger
2014 - Officer Steven Honer from Silver Bow County
Deputy Chad Cross from Jefferson County
Officer Kris Vauthier from Deer Lodge County
2013 - Officer Ryan Fallang
2012 - Officer Lisa Howe
2011 - Officer Tim Schmidt
2010 - Officer Lew Griffith
Officer Dan Murphy*
*Recipient of the Above & Beyond Award
2009 - Officer Dan Murphy
2008 - Officer Rhonda Staton
2007 - Officer Dan Murphy
2006 - Officer Dan Murphy
2005 - Officer Ray Vaughn
2004 - Officer Sharman Rask
2003 - Officer John Bleile
2002 - Sgt. Tim Tracy
2001 - Det. George Holland
2000 - Officer Katie Graham
1999 - Officer Jeff Williams
1998 - Sgt. Tim Tracy
1997 - Sgt. James F. Kilmer
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2022 Officer of the Year- Sean Brown 2023 Officer of the Year- Jake Miller
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2020 Officer of the Year- Rich O' Brien 2021 Officer of the Year- Bryce Foley
This is Officer O'Brien's second year in a
row winning this award!
This is Officer O'Brien's second year in a
row winning this award!
2019 Officer of the Year- Rich O'Brien
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2018 Officer of the Year- Bryce Foley
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