AGFC recreation warden Austin Powell receives prestigious honor for enforcement efforts – KATV

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by Scott Solomon
Sport Warden Austin Powell of the Arkansas Sport and Fish Fee has been named the Southeastern Affiliation of Fish and Wildlife Companies 2024 Robert M. Brantly Legislation Enforcement Officer of the 12 months. (Picture: AGFC)
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MONTICELLO, Ark — Sport Warden Austin Powell of the Arkansas Sport and Fish Fee has been named the Southeastern Affiliation of Fish and Wildlife Companies 2024 Robert M. Brantly Legislation Enforcement Officer of the 12 months.
The respect acknowledges regulation enforcement officers from the companies' 15 states who exhibit a willingness to transcend the decision of obligation, steadily search to enhance accuracy on the job, and possess a optimistic, radiant perspective whereas demonstrating requirements of excellence and professionalism.
Powell, who simply turned 27 received the AGFC's Monty Carmikle Officer of the 12 months Award in late July of this 12 months.
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In response to a launch, he’s the fourth AGFC recreation warden to win the SEAFWA honor.
Sport wardens earlier than him who received have been Pat Fitts in 200, Michael Neal in 2010, and Cpl. S.M. "Mac" Davis in 2020.
"There's no method one individual may win any award like this by himself," Powell stated of being named.
"There are such a lot of different those who assist with each case," Powell stated, explaining, "Perhaps any person is best at interviewing and is aware of these individuals and might relate to them higher than you possibly can. You possibly can't put a price ticket on the type of assist you to get on a case. For me on some circumstances, (recreation wardens) Aaron Dillard and Keith Cardin can be on interview and people guys may speak to a brick wall and get data. They only have the reward of gab."

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