Featured Servant Officers Of The Month

 Sergeant John C. Sims 

Crofton Police Department| Maryland

With more than 30 years of dedicated law enforcement service, Patrol Sergeant John C. Sims of the Crofton Police Department in Maryland has built a career defined by leadership, education, and meaningful community involvement. 

Throughout his career, Sgt. Sims has served in numerous roles, including SWAT officer, detective, community policing officer, and law enforcement instructor. Today, he continues to use that experience to protect others—not only by responding to calls, but by proactively sharing his knowledge with the community.

Sgt. Sims regularly attends school events and conducts bicycle-safety presentations for young people. As a sixth-degree black belt, he partnered with a local martial arts studio to offer women free training in self-defense and personal awareness. He also meets with local business owners to discuss their safety concerns, provide crime-prevention recommendations, and answer questions.

Through every presentation, conversation, and community event, Sgt. Sims works to strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and the people it serves. His professionalism, compassion, and commitment to educating and protecting others embody the true meaning of servant leadership.

LHLN is proud to recognize Sergeant John C. Sims as this week’s Featured Servant Officer.

 Officer Madeline “Maddie” Dumais

Sharon Police Department

Officer Madeline Dumais went far beyond the call of duty to improve the life of a nine-year-old child who had been living with their family at a local motel for more than three years. After learning the family had no plans for the summer, the Sharon Police Department contacted Camp Wonderland, whose staff generously offered the child a full scholarship. Officer Dumais immediately took ownership of the opportunity, working closely with the family and camp staff to complete the required paperwork and coordinate every detail. 

Officer Dumais dedicated hours to gathering everything the child needed for an overnight camp experience. She personally purchased a bathing suit so the child could participate in waterfront activities and served as the primary liaison between the family and Camp Wonderland, coordinating transportation and ensuring a smooth arrival. When the child reached camp, they were overwhelmed with emotion and cried tears of joy, saying, “I didn’t think this camp life was real.”

Officer Dumais continues to remain in contact with camp staff to help ensure the child has a safe, positive, and memorable summer. Her compassion, initiative, and willingness to invest her personal time and resources exemplify the very best of community policing. Her actions embody the highest ideals of the Sharon Police Department and demonstrate the profound impact an officer can have beyond traditional law-enforcement duties.