A Facebook post said the Daily Journal visited yesterday to feature Sgt. Hillary Smith, who earlier this year was honored as the 2025 R.L. “Bob” Jones Officer of the Year.
The post did not provide additional details about the visit or the feature. The R.L. “Bob” Jones Officer of the Year award recognizes outstanding service by law enforcement officers and is commonly used to highlight leadership, community engagement and professional achievement.
Local newspaper coverage can raise public awareness of individual accomplishments and the work of law enforcement agencies. Stories about officers of the year often serve to inform residents about efforts to improve public safety and build trust between agencies and the communities they serve.
The Facebook post expressing appreciation to the Daily Journal served as the primary notice of the visit. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
