PENSACOLA, Fla. – In recognition of outstanding commitment to the protection of vulnerable adults (elderly and disabled persons), the Department of Children and Families, Circuit One, Adult Protective Services, awarded the Charles Bates Award of Outstanding Community Partner to Pen Air Federal Credit Union’s, Chris White, Security/Fraud Officer.
This award is presented in conjunction with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, to recognize those individuals in the local area who have made significant contributions to Adult Protection Investigations and Adult Protective Services in protecting vulnerable elderly and disabled persons. Chris White serves as a role model for others in their field for compassion and service toward helping and protecting Florida’s vulnerable citizens.
Dawn Smith, with the Department of Children and Families – Adult Protective Investigations section said that their collective partners decided that Chris White has been an asset to their mission and a great help in their investigations. In response to receiving the honor, Chris White simply and humbly commented, “I’m just doing my job.”