The Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA) has announced its inductees into the National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame. And, Garland PD’s Detective Tony Godwin is on the list. He will receive the Career Achievement Award.
According to the TMPA, the judges received numerous nominations that detailed “outstanding performances by law enforcement professionals.”
Godwin has served as an Internet Crimes Against Children investigator for many years. In addition, he is one of the hosts of the Catfish Cops podcast. Godwin is also a nationally recognized expert about Internet Crimes Against Children.
The induction ceremony is March 30.
About TMPA: The Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA) is the voice of Texas Law Enforcement. TMPA was founded in 1950 and has protected the interests of law enforcement officers ever since. As the largest law enforcement association in Texas, TMPA is proud to represent more than 30,000 local, county and state law enforcement officers across Texas.
About Catfish Cops: This podcast delves into the stories of internet predators attempting to lure kids into their sexual traps. Your hosts are two current law enforcement detectives who proactively hunt these predators to bring them to justice and protect and rescue children. Join them as they discuss the cases and give behind the scenes details that go into catching these heinous offenders.
About National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame: The National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame was created in 2017 to honor Law Enforcement Officers. The purpose is to recognize those officers that have gone above and beyond in the line of duty.
The Hall of Fame judge’s panel looks for stories that show how the officer has gone out of their way to make a difference in their job and community. Anyone nominated for induction into the hall of fame can be an active, retired or deceased law enforcement officer.