Gov. Eric Holcomb and two local lawmakers honored Trafalgar Officer Dustin Moody at the Statehouse this week.
State Reps. Michelle Davis, R-Whiteland, and Robb Greene, R-Shelbyville co-authored a House Resolution to recognize Moody and joined the governor on Wednesday in presenting the honor to Moody, his wife, Emily, and young sons, Nolan and Bennett.
Holcomb also presented Moody a Sagamore of the Wabash award, which is the highest honor the governor can bestow on an Indiana resident. The award is presented to distinguished Hoosiers who have made significant contributions to the state of Indiana.
Last June, Moody was seriously injured in the line of duty when he crashed his vehicle during a pursuit and became trapped, which resulted in him being paralyzed from the waist down. The Trafalgar community rallied together to assist him on his long road to recovery, and the Central Indiana Police Foundation helped raise funds for a new van and make it wheelchair accessible.
Moody has served in law enforcement for over 10 years. And has worked for the Trafalgar Police Department since December 2020. The resolution recognizes Moody’s dedication to law enforcement, Greene said in a statement.
“Officer Moody is a prime example of the phrase ‘protect and serve,’” Greene said. “It’s nothing short of a tragedy that he had to go through such a dramatic accident, but he has shown the same courage and commitment in his recovery as he did as an officer of the law. I wish him and his family all the best as they continue to heal from this event, and I believe I speak for many Hoosiers when I say we are so grateful Officer Moody is still with us today.”
The resolution also honors Moody’s commitment to continue to serve Johnson County when he can do so again, Davis said in a statement.
“I’m so thankful for Officer Moody’s service and dedication to our Johnson County community,” Davis said. “Every day when police officers put on their uniforms, they know there is a chance they may not come home after their shift. The resilience he continues to show in his recovery is not only inspiring, but also a reminder of what true bravery looks like.”
