Moore Capito Will Present Law Enforcement Awards
The 2026 ceremony in Charleston will honor more than 60 professionals for their service.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Law Enforcement
U.S. Attorney Moore Capito will present awards to over 60 law enforcement professionals on September 30, 2026. The event recognizes significant contributions to cases involving violent, drug, firearm, and white-collar crimes.
Why it matters
The ceremony serves to highlight the exemplary service of officers who have collaborated with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of West Virginia. This recognition honors the critical role these individuals play in the regional justice system.
The awards ceremony will recognize law enforcement professionals who assisted in drug, violent, white-collar, and firearm criminal cases. The honors include Distinguished Service, Officer of the Year, and Task Force of the Year categories.
The players
Moore Capito
He serves as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia.
Robert C. Byrd U.S. Courthouse
This facility serves as the federal judiciary building for Charleston and the Southern District of West Virginia.
The details
The event will take place at the Robert C. Byrd U.S. Courthouse in Charleston. Attendees will be allowed to use cameras and recording devices on the fifth floor during the ceremony.
Timeline
September 30, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
Legal Context
This ceremony follows the formal recognition practices encouraged by the Department of Justice's Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee guidelines. Such events reinforce the inter-agency collaboration required to tackle federal criminal prosecutions in the region.
The ceremony may lead to temporary security adjustments or increased activity at the Robert C. Byrd U.S. Courthouse during the event on September 30. Residents planning to visit the courthouse should note that recording is permitted on the fifth floor.
The takeaway
Recognizing officers for their work in high-stakes criminal investigations helps foster continued inter-agency cooperation. These awards highlight the commitment required to manage complex federal cases across the district.
Further reading
Learn more about local justice operations on our Law Enforcement page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The United States Department of Justice.
