IACP Human and Civil Rights Committee 2016 Annual Report IACP Human & Civil Rights Committee (Annual Report | Page 9

AW A RDS
The committee also reviews and administers the annual IACP Human and
Civil Rights Award to recognize outstanding law enforcement achievements
in protecting civil and human rights. We extend our sincere appreciation to
the award winners.
IACP Leadership in Human and Civil Right s Award
- I n d i v i d u al A ch i ev em en t Aw ar d
M ahesh M uraudhar Bhagwat
Police C ommissioner
Rachak onda, St at e of Telegana, India
Commissioner Bhagwat?s leadership in taking appropriate police action and enlisting assistance from other
agencies resulted in having the needed personnel and resources to establish work site schools. Rescuing the
children from forced labor protected their human and civil rights and the provided education prepares them to
be productive members of their communities. The work site schools have become a model for other areas in
India.
- A gen cy Aw ar d
C alaveras C ount y, C A Sheriff's O ffice
The Calaveras County Sheriff ?s Office demonstrated leadership by working with Health and
Human Services and other affected agencies to address the recognized problems. The effort
has resulted in fewer repeat calls and less time spent by officers handling these cases. Most
importantly, the human and civil rights of the mentally ill are protected by ensuring they
receive needed treatment rather than only incarceration.
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