Two St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office officers were among 13 law enforcement officers from around the
state honored Tuesday, March 19, 2025 for acts of kindness that went above and beyond their duties.
Lt. Darlene Cooper and Corporal Jacqueline Gabriel received the Heart of Law Enforcement Award from Beyond the Badge, Inc., a volunteer group that works to inform the public about law enforcement officers performing extraordinary acts of kindness in their communities.
Lt. Cooper and Corporal Gabriel were recognized during a ceremony in Baton Rouge in which they received a certificate and a shadow box containing the state flag.
