Area law enforcement personnel gathered together Thursday for the annual  “2022 Officer of the Year” award, given by the Taylorville Optimist Club.  The award is given to a Christian County law enforcement officer.

Officers nominated this year include

From the Christian County Sheriff’s Office--
Sergeant Robert Goebel 
Sheriff Bruce Kettelkamp 

From the Taylorville Police Department--
Detective Chris Adams 

From the Pana Police Department--
Officer Richard Rahar 
Officer Jason Cole 
Officer Caleb Hubartt 

And from the Kincaid Police Department--
Chief DJ Mathon 
Officer Seath Hubbs 

It was announced that the 2022 Finalists were Officer Hubbs, Officer Rahar and Sergeant Goebel. Officer Rahar was given the award for being the 2022 Officer of the Year by the Optimist Club.