A Russell County native was among three Kentucky State Police Troopers from Post 15 in Columbia that received awards at the KSP annual awards conference.
Russell County native Zachary Scott was named the Post 15 Detective of the Year. Scott is a 2010 graduate of Russell County High School, and is a 9-year veteran of Kentucky State Police.
Trooper Daniel Smith was named the Post 15 Trooper of the Year.
Trooper First Class Jonathan Houk was named the Kentucky State Police Public Affairs Officer of the Year.
Post 15 also received the Safe Driving Award.
