Members of French Settlement PD, LPSO among those honored for going above and beyond

LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (WAFB) - There are parts of being a public servant that are not in their job description. Members of law enforcement from across Louisiana were honored at the Beyond the Badge event for doing more than what was asked of them.

Chief Cary Mosby with the French Settlement Police Department was awarded for cutting and moving downed trees during Hurricane Francine with his personal tools.

Two deputies from Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office were also honored for what they have done in the community. Lieutenant Billy Thomas was awarded for giving toys, clothes, and shoes to children at Christmas, but he says he cannot take full credit.

”I couldn’t have done it just myself. I mean, our shift were the ones who got together and decided to take on this task of adopting 17 kids at the Springfield Head Start. Last year, I think we did nine,” said Thomas.

Lieutenant Thomas says they go above and beyond because it’s what the community deserves.

”You call 911, and we show up. It’s not your best day, so we want to change that sometimes and make your day a little better,” added Thomas.

Sheriff’s Deputy Nancy McDonald with LPSO was also awarded for riding in her pink unit to spread breast cancer awareness in October. She says as an officer, it’s in her heart to try and save lives.

”My goal is to just get that message and save women’s lives and men, men can get breast cancer as well. Just save those lives,” said McDonald.

McDonald is a breast cancer survivor herself and wants to help every person in her shoes. Sheriff Jason Ard says he’s proud to see people recognize the good deeds that may otherwise go unnoticed.

”To know that these are the quality of deputies we have in our community just means so much, so again I can’t tell you how proud I am of them. They do a great job every day and this is just a very small testament of what they do,” Ard explained.

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