The Lady Lake Police Department has announced Corporal Lidia Maya as the 2024 Officer of the Year.
This week, Corporal Maya was honored at the Leesburg Rotary Club’s 44th Annual Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Program with the “Service Above Self” Award.
“Corporal Maya represents the very best of what it means to serve,” said Chief of Police Steve Hunt. “She leads with integrity, mentors with compassion, and carries out her duties with an unwavering commitment to excellence. It is a privilege to recognize her contributions with this well-deserved honor.”
The chief said that in addition to her work in training, Corporal Maya regularly steps into a supervisory role, maintaining a calm, focused, and collaborative environment.
“Her trusted judgment and integrity make her a vital part of the department’s decision-making processes,” Hunt said.