Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Progress-Index Entry Title: Inquiry into a top cop's 'inappropriate' behavior Entry Credit: Bill Atkinson Judge Comment: This series of stories documented the fall of the local police chief, who also coached youth athletics, on allegations of sexual misconduct. The reporter laid out the facts for the reader, but also did a public service by holding the law officer accountable.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Martinsville Bulletin Entry Title: Bill Wyatt Public Safety Entry Credit: Bill Wyatt Judge Comment: None
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Northern Virginia Daily Entry Title: Alex Bridges Public Safety Writing W17 Entry Credit: Alex Bridges Judge Comment: None
