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LAWRENCE CO. – During Wednesday’s meeting of the Bedford Noon Lions Club, Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Detective Andrea Barnett was named officer of the year for the department in 2022.
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LCSD posted to their Facebook page, explaining how valuable Barnett is to the department.
“Det. Barnett is a huge asset to our agency and this community. Her demeanor, integrity, positive personality, strong work ethic, and quality work products are demonstrated every day. She gives 100% to all investigations, always going above and beyond, no matter how big or small the case may be. In addition to her daily outstanding work, she was also the co-lead investigator on a homicide investigation and arrest, and she has assumed the evidence room manager role,” the post said.