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Sheriff’s Department Detective Wins 2015 Law Enforcement Model of Justice Award
Contacts:
John O’Brien: 216.263.4635, jfobrien@cuyahogacounty.us
Cleveland – On April 23, 2015, Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department Detective John Morgan was awarded the 2015 Law Enforcement Model of Justice Award for his work in preventing and prosecuting human trafficking cases. The award is presented annually by the Justice League of Ohio.
Detective Morgan’s work in partnership with area law enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation has had significant impact on human trafficking cases in and around Northeast Ohio.
“We continue to partner with area law enforcement to aggressively investigate and prevent human trafficking and prosecute the perpetrators,” said Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish. “This award shows the dedication and success our efforts are generating. Congratulations to Detective Morgan for his efforts and diligence in making a difference in our community.”
Sheriff Clifford Pinkney: “I have had the pleasure of working with Detective Morgan for 15 years. His success in fighting for the victims and potential victims of human trafficking has prevented crimes, ended victims’ imprisonment at the hands of these predators, and secured prosecutions to insure justice is served. We are proud to have Detective Morgan on our team.”
The Justice League of Ohio is Ohio's only victims' rights legal clinic. The League provides free legal representation to victims of violent crime throughout Ohio. The League also provides free victims’ rights training to hospitals, victim advocates, law enforcement, prosecutors, courts, and the community to promote awareness and systemic implementation of crime victims’ rights laws.
John O’Brien: 216.263.4635, jfobrien@cuyahogacounty.us
Cleveland – On April 23, 2015, Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department Detective John Morgan was awarded the 2015 Law Enforcement Model of Justice Award for his work in preventing and prosecuting human trafficking cases. The award is presented annually by the Justice League of Ohio.
Detective Morgan’s work in partnership with area law enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation has had significant impact on human trafficking cases in and around Northeast Ohio.
“We continue to partner with area law enforcement to aggressively investigate and prevent human trafficking and prosecute the perpetrators,” said Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish. “This award shows the dedication and success our efforts are generating. Congratulations to Detective Morgan for his efforts and diligence in making a difference in our community.”
Sheriff Clifford Pinkney: “I have had the pleasure of working with Detective Morgan for 15 years. His success in fighting for the victims and potential victims of human trafficking has prevented crimes, ended victims’ imprisonment at the hands of these predators, and secured prosecutions to insure justice is served. We are proud to have Detective Morgan on our team.”
The Justice League of Ohio is Ohio's only victims' rights legal clinic. The League provides free legal representation to victims of violent crime throughout Ohio. The League also provides free victims’ rights training to hospitals, victim advocates, law enforcement, prosecutors, courts, and the community to promote awareness and systemic implementation of crime victims’ rights laws.
