On Friday, school resource officer Jim Godfrey was presented the 2026 Danville Area Humane Society Emmett Edmonds Officer of the Year Award at a Chatham Elementary School assembly. Board member Aaron Stainback and executive director Paulette Dean made the presentation. The award was established in 2010 in memory of Emmett Edmonds, a dedicated longtime animal control officer in Halifax County. Godfrey served as an officer in the Danville Police Department for many years and assisted the humane society in many neglect or cruelty cases. He has also served as Santa Claus for the society’s pet photo event for about 15 years. More information about the award can be found on the Danville Area Humane Society website at dahsinc.com or the Facebook page, Danville Area Humane Society Virginia.
On Friday, school resource officer Jim Godfrey was presented the 2026 Danville Area Humane Society Emmett Edmonds Officer of the Year Award at a Chatham Elementary School assembly. Board member Aaron Stainback and executive director Paulette Dean made the presentation. The award was established in 2010 in memory of Emmett Edmonds, a dedicated longtime animal control officer in Halifax County. Godfrey served as an officer in the Danville Police Department for many years and assisted the humane society in many neglect or cruelty cases. He has also served as Santa Claus for the society’s pet photo event for about 15 years. More information about the award can be found on the Danville Area Humane Society website at dahsinc.com or the Facebook page, Danville Area Humane Society Virginia.
