VFW honors MPD investigator

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 251 recently honored Lt. Alan Camper as its Law Enforcement Officer of the Year for 2024-2025. He was nominated by Monticello Police Chief Fred Mosley, who accepted a certificate of appreciation and a check on Camper's behalf at Post 251's meeting on Sunday, March 2. During the presentation, Post 251 Commander Sgt. Major Bernard Washington and Post 251 Judge Advocate John Nelson recognized Lt. Camper for his “unyielding adherence to the highest ideals of law enforcement in maintaining, preserving and protecting the lawful rights of all citizens.” Lt. Camper has worked in local law enforcement for nearly 10 years. He was