After thoughtful consideration and recommendation of the Police Department’s Civilian of the Year Committee, Telecommunicator Pam Goins has been chosen as the 2024 Sidney Police Department Civilian of the Year. Pam began her career with the City of Sidney Police Department on April 3, 1994, and just completed 30 years of dedicated service to the community. The selection committee endorsed Pam for several reasons, including:
- Her readiness to assist whenever needed.
- Ability to handle high-stress calls with composure and professionalism.
- Willingness to work extra shifts, even on her days off.
- Commitment to training new team members.
- Volunteering for additional duties, such as serving as the agency’s Law Enforcement Automated Data System’s Terminal Agency Coordinator to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations.
Public Safety Superintendent Rob Jameson commented, "And for me personally as her supervisor, she has been the voice of reason and a huge help in guiding me on how dispatch is supposed to be run."
We are grateful for all Pam does to make the Sidney Police Department a great place to work, along with all our Telecommunicators for being a lifeline for our community members and employees in times of crisis.