PCCD Presents Governor's Awards for Outstanding Citizen Crime Prevention

CAMP HILL, Pa., Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Eight individuals who have
worked to prevent crime in their communities today received Governor's Citizen
Crime Prevention Awards from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and
Delinquency.

In addition, a special award was given to a law enforcement officer who
demonstrated outstanding dedication to crime prevention.

"Each award recipient deserves recognition and praise for their continued
dedication to keeping our communities safe," said Pennsylvania Commission on
Crime and Delinquency Chairman Walter M. Phillips Jr. "The assistance they
provide to law enforcement plays a vital role in keeping our towns and cities
safe from crime."

The awards were presented during an award ceremony hosted by PCCD at the
Radisson Penn Harris Hotel and Convention Center in Camp Hill.

This year's Governor's citizen award recipients are: Sharon Autry,
McNightstown; Mary Ann Casey, Willow Grove; Ann Marie DiMaio, Philadelphia;
Jim Earley, Wilkes-Barre; Dewana Hall, York; Michael Mason, Langhorne; Harry
Sonntag, Philadelphia; and Elsie Stevens, Philadelphia. In addition, Det.
Charles Balogh Jr. of Mountaintop received the Crime Prevention Officer of the
Year award.

PCCD is the state's leading agency for criminal justice policy issues,
distributing state and federal funding to programs designed to prevent crime
and strengthen communities. PCCD also provides essential support services to
law enforcement agencies and offers financial support to victims of crime.

For more information, visit www.pccd.state.pa.us or call 717-705-0888.

Media contact: Tara Mead, 717-265-8470

Editor's Note: For biographical information on the award winners, visit
http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/document/624896/2009govwinners_pdf

SOURCE Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency

Tara Mead of Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency,
+1-717-265-8470