San Juan - Dr. Linda Laras
2018 Director’s Community Leadership Award Recipient
The San Juan Division honors Dr. Linda Laras. The law enforcement community in Puerto Rico recognizes Laras as one of the top sexual assault forensic experts on the island. She has worked on large-scale crime prevention efforts, focusing on sexual violence and assault awareness, and created a center to provide comprehensive forensic clinical services to victims of sexual violence.
FBI Director Recognizes Distinguished Community Leaders
In a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019, Director Christopher Wray recognized the recipients of the 2018 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.