ATF Members Recognized at DOJ Awards Ceremony
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) personnel were presented awards during the 73rd Annual Attorney General Awards ceremony hosted by the Department of Justice March 25 at the Robert F. Kennedy Building.
ATF Acting Director Daniel Driscoll and Deputy Director Rob Cekada joined Attorney General Pam Bondi to honor twelve outstanding ATF employees and two K-9s for their exceptional service to the Department of Justice.
From dismantling a large-scale sex trafficking ring to detecting ballistic evidence that links violent crimes, these dedicated professionals exemplify the highest standards of excellence, professionalism, and sacrifice.
“I’d like to personally congratulate the ATF recipients of the 73rd Annual Attorney General Awards. The Attorney General’s Awards recognize exceptional achievements by our folks for the Department of Justice and the American people,” said ATF Deputy Director Rob Cekada. “Your dedication, professionalism, and sacrifice exemplify ATF’s unwavering commitment to protecting the public and serving our nation.”
Sean Davis received the Attorney General’s Award for Excellence in Law Enforcement. He was honored as a member of the Michael Pratt Investigation Team for the relentless pursuit and successful dismantling of a large-scale sex trafficking ring that victimized over 573 individuals.
Brandon J. Leach, Gregory W. Dreaper, Christopher Bailey, Katherine E. Brady, Richard M. Nieto, John Cook, and Cory Schleyer (retired) received the Attorney General’s Award for Excellence in Technology or Privacy. The team was recognized for their innovative development of real-time mobile and case management technologies to track criminal and terrorist organizations, and enforcement data.
Amanda L. Walmsley received the Attorney General’s Award for Excellence in Administrative Support. She was honored for her outstanding administrative support in efforts to combat violent crime in New Mexico.
Jim Osburg and K-9 Lady received the Attorney General’s Award for Top K-9 or K-9 Team. They were recognized for exceptional service linking violent crime cases through K-9 ballistic evidence recovery in Houston.
Michael McGrath and K-9 Diggs received the Attorney General’s Award for Top K-9 or K-9 Team. They were honored for their training, intuition, heroism, and courage that saved countless law enforcement officers’ lives.
Michael J. Carpentier received the Attorney General’s Award for Outstanding Contributions by a New Employee. Recognized for his courage and expertise in high-risk operations and complex federal investigations during his first years of service.
These individuals’ commitment strengthens ATF’s mission to protect the public and serve the nation.
ATF protects America’s communities by confronting violent crime driven by the illegal use of firearms, explosives, and acts of arson. More information about ATF and its programs is available at www.atf.gov.
