PFC Casey Crapps receives Elaine Bisbee Award
Lewes Patrolman First Class Casey Crapps is the 2020 recipient of the Elaine Bisbee Award.
The award is handed out each year to a city employee who displays dedication, dependability, reliability and excellent work habits, and who is team-oriented and committed to providing quality service.
Crapps has been a member of the department for three years.
“During his time here, he has continually demonstrated both professional and positive work skills through his interactions with both the public and his fellow officers,” said Mayor Ted Becker. “He has demonstrated his commitment to the success of the LPD and the Lewes community at large.”
Police Chief Tom Spell nominated Crapps for the award because he consistently displays high morale and approaches every task with a teamwork mind-set.
“In daily encounters with our citizens, Casey is pleasant, likable and projects a confident but calming demeanor,” Spell said. “Although very task-oriented and focused on completing the police-related assignment, Casey does this in a style that is appropriate and appreciated within the Lewes community. He is truly professional, respectful and treats every citizen encounter with a fair and open mind-set. Chief among his best qualities is the community-oriented policing style he employs daily, which makes him an ideal candidate for the Bisbee Service Award.”
The award's namesake, Elaine Bisbee, worked with city of Lewes for 35 years, working her way from secretary to city manager, a position she held for 22 years before retiring in March 2006.
Nick Roth is the news editor. He has been with the Cape Gazette since 2012, previously covering town beats in Milton and Lewes. In addition to serving on the editorial board and handling page layout, Nick is responsible for the weekly Delaware History in Photographs feature and enjoys writing stories about the Cape Region’s history. Prior to the Cape Gazette, Nick worked for the Delmarva Media Group, including the Delaware Wave, Delaware Coast Press and Salisbury Daily Times. He also contributed to The News Journal. Originally from Boyertown, Pa., Nick attended Shippensburg University in central Pennsylvania, graduating in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He’s won several MDDC awards during his career for both writing and photography. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, going to the beach with his family and cheering for Philadelphia sports teams.
