Sgt Rick Bens was presented with the Lebanon Optimist 2013 Respect for Law Officer of the Year.  The Lebanon Optimist Club honors an officer chosen by their peers in conjunction with National Police Week each May. 

The club hosts members of the Lebanon Police Department and city officials at the award luncheon. 

Sergeant Bens has been with the Lebanon force 33 years. Pictured (L-R) Sgt Rick Bens, Mrs. Bens and Marcia Collopy, President, Lebanon Optimist Club.

For more information about Lebanon Optimists go to www.LebanonOptimistClub.com or call 513.588.0321