Rollins Police recognize officers for lifesaving and distinguished service
February 17, 2026 | Rawlins City Council, Rawlins, Carbon County, Wyoming
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Chief Ford told the council the Rollins Police Department recognized multiple officers at their quarterly awards ceremony, citing several lifesaving incidents and high‑risk responses.
He named officers who received the distinguished service medal and lifesaving awards, including Lieutenant Jared Frakes and Officer Amber Yardley (distinguished service for de‑escalating a rifle incident and taking a suspect into custody), and officers and sergeants recognized for other lifesaving events and long service milestones (SEG 620–656; SEG 686–786). Chief Ford said he reviewed body‑worn camera footage from incidents and praised officers for calm and skilled responses.
Why it matters: the awards highlight public‑safety work in Rollins and underscore training and cross‑agency coordination used during several critical incidents, including a multi‑hour standoff that required regional assistance.
The council thanked Chief Ford and congratulated the officers; the report also noted ongoing training and certification efforts (firearms, defensive tactics, emergency vehicle operations) and the department’s use of instructor‑certified personnel to train others.
He named officers who received the distinguished service medal and lifesaving awards, including Lieutenant Jared Frakes and Officer Amber Yardley (distinguished service for de‑escalating a rifle incident and taking a suspect into custody), and officers and sergeants recognized for other lifesaving events and long service milestones (SEG 620–656; SEG 686–786). Chief Ford said he reviewed body‑worn camera footage from incidents and praised officers for calm and skilled responses.
Why it matters: the awards highlight public‑safety work in Rollins and underscore training and cross‑agency coordination used during several critical incidents, including a multi‑hour standoff that required regional assistance.
The council thanked Chief Ford and congratulated the officers; the report also noted ongoing training and certification efforts (firearms, defensive tactics, emergency vehicle operations) and the department’s use of instructor‑certified personnel to train others.
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