Salt Lake City - Bernie LaSarte
2017 Director’s Community Leadership Award Recipient
The Salt Lake City Division honors Bernie LaSarte. Ms. LaSarte founded the Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s STOP Violence Against Women Program, which serves Native American victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, stalking, and bullying. She also helped create the Coeur d’Alene Child Advocacy Center, which provides a safe place for abused children to receive forensic interviews and support services.
FBI Director Recognizes Distinguished Community Leaders
In a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018, Director Christopher Wray recognized the recipients of the 2017 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.