Boardman police establish award in Mancini’s name

BOARDMAN — Township police have established the Elaine R. Mancini Police Service Award to honor a department employee who has demonstrated a concern for people through the exceptional performance of his or her assigned duties, performs an act of outstanding civic or community service or an act of heroism in an emergency situation.

Mancini is retiring in January after 16 years as a township trustee. The selection process for the annual award is that nominations will be made to a screening committee with the police chief making the final selection.