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New Lapeer County Animal Control Chief Rachel Horton had her new badge pinned on by husband Ben at Thursday’s Board of Commissioners meeting. Horton is replacing Chief Dave Eady, who is retiring from the position at the end of this month. Photo by Krystal Moralee

LAPEER — The Lapeer County Board of Commissioners recognized two groups of people that serve Lapeer County in various ways by passing two resolutions at Thursday’s Committee of the Whole meeting.

First, in honor of Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, the board recognized Lapeer County Central Dispatch for being the answering point for all public safety response in Lapeer County. The staff is recognized for providing the single most vital link for police, fire, and emergency medical service providers as they serve the community, assisting in the saving of many lives, the apprehension of criminals, and the prevention of considerable property loss each year…