During a special awards ceremony Tuesday, Sedalia Police Department Officer Michael Elwood was named the SPD’s Officer of the Year, not that he had much time to celebrate.
“I have to work tonight so I don’t think I’ll be doing much celebrating — maybe on my day off,” Elwood said with a laugh.
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