Teamwork Accountability Commitment

"I enjoy this because I'm really humbled and honored to take part in these ceremonies. I have such great respect for the men and women of our department. They are on the front line and not a night goes by that I don't keep them in my prayers and my thoughts."

Carey gave each of the officers a "challenge coin" with their badge numbers, #74 for Deslatte and #95 for Bouvier, engraved on the back. The coins were made up recently with some grant money received by the department and have the words "Teamwork," "Accountability," and "Commitment," written on them along with the questions: Am I doing the right thing? Is it the right time? Am I making the decision for the right reason? Am I making it in the right way?

"I hope the officers will carry them with them at all times," Carey said. "Think about those questions when you go out and make those decisions."