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3 in his work. The project for which this honor is being focused is only a small example of who he is, and what he is like." Matthew Dodson, UNC Division of Public Safety Matthew Dodson was born in Chapel Hill and attended Alamance Community College. Matthew was pro- moted to Police Officer I in September 2000 and graduated Basic Law Enforcement Training in January 2001 from the Chapel Hill Police Academy. He has been with the Department of Public Safety since August 1997 where he originally worked as a temporary security guard. He also worked as a Parking Control Officer for a little over two years'prior to becoming a police officer at the Department of Public Safety. Matthew received two Commendations for 2000 while working as a Parking Control Officer, and in 2001 received a Unit Commendation for professionalism in handling the pipe bomb on LINC campus. This year, he also received a Commendation for malting several traffic stops/arrests resulting in four persons wanted by out of state agencies being apprehended and in July 2002 received the Officer of the Year Award. Larry Faucette, Orange County Sheriffs Department Larry Faucette began work with the Orange County Sheriffs Department in July 1983. He was born and raised in Hillsborough, and prior to his career in law enforcement, worked and coached at Orange High School. Larry received an Advance Law Enforcement Certificate and was promoted to Sergeant in the Narcotics Division. He often addresses various community groups and schools and works closely together with other agencies, local and federal. He is also a member of Narcotics Officers Association. Larry maintains that his 20 year career with the Sheriffs Department has been rewarding, "It's been "A joy dealing and working with so many different people and making it safe for the citizens of Orange County." His wife Shelley is a teacher at Cedar Ridge High School, daughter Ashleigh is a 5th grade student at Cameron Park Elementary School, and daughter Haleigh is a 3rd grade student at Cameron Park Elementary School. James Summey,Telecommunicator, Orange County Emergency Management James Summey began working with Orange County in January 1998. He was born and raised in Hillsbor- ough and has lived in Orange County all his life. Before joining EMS, James worked for his family's busi- ness. James first began in Emergency Services as a Volunteer with Hillsborough Fire Department nineteen years ago and progressed through the ranks from Firefighter all the way to Chief. He is still currently a Volunteer Firefighter with Efland Fire Department. He was named Firefighter of the Year and Officer of the Year while at The Hillsborough Fire Department. Since coming to work for Orange County EMS, he has received the "You Can Count on Me Award" for going above and beyond the normal scope of duties and the Superior Meritorious Service Award. James is dedicated to his job, "I feel that our job is integral part of emergency services, all emergency responses began with us and how we handle our job can have a positive effect on the outcome of the emergency" he says. James Summey's wife Deborah works as a Claims Examiner for Blue Cross Blue Shield in the Chapel Hill Office, and both of his brothers are retired local law enforcement officers.