October 5th kicked off the 20th annual Public Safety Appreciation Week with a special award program at the Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre, hosted by the Cobb Chamber.

Cobb County Sheriff's Deputy Tyrone Reid, a 23-year veteran of the office, was honored as Public Safety Employee of the Year. Reid was credited with heroic off-duty actions that involved the apprehension of a suspect at the scene of an Atlanta killing in March.

Cobb County Police Officers Quinius Lyles and Andrew Abernathy were each presented with the Medal of Valor for their actions during a double shooting and vehicle chase in December, which also led to the arrest of a suspect.

Other Cobb County nominees included:

Shift Supervisor Christopher Hayes, Cobb County 911

Cobb Fire EMS Division, Cobb County Fire Department

Community Affairs Unit, Cobb County Police Department

Congratulations to all of this year's winners:

Deputy Tyrone Reid, Cobb County Sheriff’s Office, Public Safety Employee of the Year

Sgt. Josh Liedke, Marietta Police Department-Crime Interdiction Unit, Award of Merit

Agent Kelsey Bedford, Marietta Police Department-Crime Interdiction Unit, Award of Merit

Agent Kenyon Jackson, Marietta Police Department-Crime Interdiction Unit, Award of Merit

Agent Joseph Jenkins, Marietta Police Department-Crime Interdiction Unit, Award of Merit

Agent Michael Malcolm, Marietta Police Department-Crime Interdiction Unit, Award of Merit

K-9 Handler Joseph Powell, Marietta Police Department-Crime Interdiction Unit, Award of Merit

K-9 Jacquo, Marietta Police Department-Crime Interdiction Unit, Award of Merit

Director Tanya Smith, KSU Office of Victim Services, Award of Merit

Victim Services Coordinator Kelly Burkes, KSU Office of Victim Services, Award of Merit

Victim Advocate Jessica Aguirre, KSU Office of Victim Services, Award of Merit

Officer Matt Smith, Kennesaw Police Department, Award of Merit

Battalion Chief Stephen Westbrook, Smyrna Fire Department, Distinguished Achievement Award

Training Manager Krista Tillman, Puckett EMC, LLC, Distinguished Achievement Award

Firefighter Ron Pressley, Marietta Fire Department, Outstanding Community Contribution

Lt. Michael Goins, Marietta Police Department, Outstanding Community Contribution

Det. Evan Wallace, Acworth Police Department, Outstanding Community Contribution

Officer Andrew Abernathy, Cobb County Police Department, Medal of Valor

Officer Quinius Lyles, Cobb County Police Department, Medal of Valor

Thank you for keeping our community safe. For more information on Public Safety Appreciation Week, visit cobbchamber.org.