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Posted By admin on March 31, 2017

Law enforcement from the region are honored at the Anti-Defamation League at its Inaugural Beau Biden SHIELD Awards.

The event honored law enforcement from Delaware, Eastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey for their efforts in fighting hate crimes, extremism, terrorism and protecting civil rights.

Former Vice President Joe Biden was the guest of honor.

"I have been their friend and supporters since the day I took office. There's no group or women or men I admire more. Every time they put on that shield and walk out the door--their families wonder if they're going to receive a phone call," said Biden.

26 winners--from local, state and federal agencies--were chosen by a selection committee of top law enforcement officials from major federal, state and local agencies.

The ADL named the awards after late Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden, and described the former AG as a tireless advocate for civil and human rights.

"I'm really proud to be here, and I'm honored," said Biden. "Beau would be embarrassed--but he would truly be honored because this combines everything he believed."

The winners are below.

Delaware State Police, Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, for the investigation and community response to a series of arsons targeting churches in Delaware:

Duane Freeman, Jr., Trooper, Delaware State Police

Scott Weaver, Detective, Delaware State Police

Robert Daddio, Detective, Delaware State Police

Todd Ritchey, Detective, Delaware State Police

Matthew Addonizio, Detective, Delaware State Police

Alan Brown, Assistant State Fire Marshal, Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal

Michael Chionchio, , Assistant State Fire Marshal, Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal

Robert Brode, Deputy State Fire Marshal, Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal

Joshua Coulbourne, Deputy State Fire Marshal, Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal

Brian Schad, Deputy State Fire Marshal, Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal

Victoria Richtol, Special Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation

Philadelphia Police Department, for the investigation and community response to alleged bias-motivated home invasions targeting the Chinese-American community:

John Walker, Lieutenant, Philadelphia Police Department

Richard Antonini, Detective, Philadelphia Police Department

Craig Fife, Detective, Philadelphia Police Department

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Kert Wilson, Detective, Philadelphia Police Department

Chester County District Attorneys Office, for the investigation and prosecution of senior administrators in the Coatesville Area School District:

Joseph Walton, Detective, Chester County District Attorney's Office

Tom Ost-Prisco, Deputy District Attorney, Chester County District Attorney's Office

Andrea Cardamone, Assistant District Attorney, Chester County District Attorney's Office

Brian Burack, Assistant District Attorney, Chester County District Attorney's Office

Thomas Goggin, Detective Sergean, Chester County District Attorney's Office

Roy Calarese, Detective, Chester County District Attorney's Office

Edward Nolan, Detective, Chester County District Attorney's Office

U.S. Attorneys Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, for the investigation and prosecution of Christian Womack and Rashidah Brice for sex trafficking children by force, fraud or coercion.

Michelle Morgan, Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney's Office

Melanie Babb Wilmoth, Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney's Office

Michael Goodhue, Special Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation

Jennifer Batish, Special Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation

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