Lieutenant’s PBA Announces Saratoga Springs 2021 Officer of The Year

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Officer Joseph Hughes was named 2021 Officer of the Year during a ceremony Sept. 27 with award-presenters Chief Shane Crooks and the Lieutenant’s PBA.

Hughes was recognized for his near-10 years of service. 

“He has proven himself to be an excellent role model and a hard worker, relied on by his supervisors to conduct thorough investigations, and plays an integral role in training many of our new officers,” according to a post by the Saratoga Springs Police Department congratulating Hughes.