Manheim Township officers honored at inaugural Second Chance Awards
Manheim Township Police Department earned three awards Oct. 16, 2026, for connecting people with substance use disorders to treatment through diversion referrals and officer advocacy.
The Manheim Township Police Department received three awards at the inaugural Second Chance Program Awards on October 16, 2026, including second place in the Top Referring Police Department category after making more than 70 referrals to diversion programs. Corporal Joshua Gay earned the Rising Star Award for promoting diversion programs and helping individuals access recovery resources, and Lieutenant Michael Piacentino received the Peer Advocate Award for his commitment to fellow officers. The awards were presented by the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office and Blueprints for Addiction Recovery.