Representatives from the New England Police Benevolent Association present State Sen. Peter Durant with the Legislator of the Year Award. From left, Kevin Carlo NEPBA Treasurer, Durant, Tom Daly NEPBA Legislative Director, Chris Ryan NEPBA President and Tom Duffy NEPBA Executive Vice President.
Representatives from the New England Police Benevolent Association present State Sen. Peter Durant with the Legislator of the Year Award. From left, Kevin Carlo NEPBA Treasurer, Durant, Tom Daly NEPBA Legislative Director, Chris Ryan NEPBA President and Tom Duffy NEPBA Executive Vice President. Credit: CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

WORCESTER – State Sen. Peter Durant was recently named Legislator of the Year by the New England Police Benevolent Association, Inc.

Durant, R-Spencer, was presented with a plaque during the group’s meeting March 20 in Worcester.

“I am incredibly humbled to receive this honor,” Durant said. “This plaque will serve as a constant reminder of those who selflessly work to keep us safe every day. This award is something I am extremely proud of.”

The NEPBA represents more than 4,000 law enforcement officers and support staff across Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Vermont. More than 3,000 of those members comprise 150 local bargaining units in Massachusetts.

The group operates on the belief that its members need to be properly trained, accurately equipped and well compensated and that their health and well being is paramount to the success of the organization.