The Greer Police Department recognized four individuals as 2025 Employees of the Year.
Each year, the department recognizes employees who go above and beyond in their work. Here’s a look at the honorees for 2025:
Officer of the Year – Officer Gibson Chambers
Supervisor of the Year – Lieutenant Kara Blackwell
Rookie of the Year – Officer Tabitha Dick
Professional of the Year – Detention Officer Ashley Burton
“I am incredibly proud of all of our annual award recipients. Their dedication, professionalism and commitment to excellence are what make the Greer Police Department strong and help keep our community safe,” said Police Chief Matt Hamby. “This year is particularly special, as our four highest honors were awarded to women. Their achievements speak for themselves. They represent the highest standards of our agency and their commitment to the Greer community.”
According to the department, the Officer of the Year Award recognizes an officer who exemplifies professionalism, performance, initiative and a commitment to the department and the community. This year’s recipient, Officer Gibson Chambers, is noted as a key member of the Community Engagement Team and a true team player.
Officials say that Chambers has mentored young officers and supported crisis intervention efforts in her time at the department. For the second year in a row, she also led the Trunk-or-Treat on Trade event.
Lieutenant Kara Blackwell was selected for Supervisor of the Year, and she is noted as being the only female member of the command staff. Some of her roles within the department include assisting with hiring and operations support.
For the Rookie of the Year Award, Officer Tabitha Dick was selected. She has been involved in many areas of the department, including working on felony cases and serving as a student resource officer for the community engagement team.
For its final award, the department named Detention Officer Ashley Burton the 2025 Professional of the Year. According to department officials, Burton has consistently stepped up during staffing shortages, frequently working overtime. She also helps train and mentor new detention officers for the department.
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