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Animal Control Investigator Nowlin Named FACA 2017 Officer Of The Year
February 15, 2017
Sgt. Stephanie Nowlin of Escambia County Animal Control was recently named as the 2017 Animal Control Officer of the Year by the Florida Animal Control Association. She received this award for her outstanding achievements in fighting animal cruelty and for modernizing the way that her agency conducts investigations.
Nowlin serves as a field training officer, livestock officer and helps develop policies and protocols for investigating complaints of animal cruelty. Additionally, she is a trainer for the Florida Animal Control Association, helping to certify new officers.
Nowlin often works closely with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Office of the District Attorney and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. She is also the only animal control officer in the history of Escambia County to receive a medal of commendation from the sheriff’s office. The medal was presented to her by Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan on Oct. 6, 2016 for her successful work in investigating some of the largest equine cruelty and dogfighting cases in the county.
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5 Responses to “Animal Control Investigator Nowlin Named FACA 2017 Officer Of The Year”
Congratulations! Your leadership shines above the rest. Keep up the great work!
Congratulations, Sgt. Nowlin! You have helped us out with a number of issues. We appreciate your professionalism and determination to resolve the issues we were having! Thank you so very much!
Stephanie, I am so proud of all you have done. You learned alot growing up with lions tigers and bears. We have saved alot of animals in my life time and yours. I am glad you have decided to cotinue this. Congratulations and keep up the good work. Thank you for all you do
Congratulations!!!
Congratulations Sgt. Nowlin. You’ve assisted me on numerous issues over the course of many years and you’ve always displayed a positive attitude and great motivation. A great thank you.