Cleveland - Dr. Thomas Collins
The Cleveland Division honors Dr. Thomas Collins, former chief medical officer at the MetroHealth System in Cleveland, for his work with area law enforcement, emergency services, and hospital-based emergency medical personnel to prepare for potential weapons of mass destruction attacks. He also assists the Cleveland FBI SWAT team with medical training for the dangerous, unpredictable situations they often encounter.
FBI Director Recognizes Distinguished Community Leaders
In a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 15, 2016, Director James B. Comey recognized the recipients of the 2015 Director’s Community Leadership Award. These leaders, selected by their area FBI field office, have demonstrated outstanding contributions to their local communities through service. The FBI is grateful for the work of each of these individuals and organizations on behalf of their communities.
“[This year’s honorees] have done extraordinary good across communities in this country and have made a lasting difference,” said Director Comey. “Thank you for that good, thank you for what you represent, and thank you for inspiring not just the FBI but this entire country.”
Recipients of the 2015 Director’s Community Leadership Award are:
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