Philadelphia police officials honor officers for extraordinary service to the community [Video]

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Top officials with the Philadelphia Police Department gathered at FOP Lodge 5 headquarters on Wednesday for the annual Merit Commendation Ceremony.

It’s a chance to recognize those on the force who found themselves in dangerous situations and handled themselves with courage and valor this past year.

Police Inspector Jarreau Thomas hosted Wednesday’s event.

“Not too often do they get recognized for doing things that are positive, for doing things that positively impact our community. But today we have the opportunity to recognize them by name,” Thomas said.

There was also a special posthumous recognition of Micah Waters Sr., who was a veteran member of the Narcotic Strike Force.

His son, Micah Waters Jr., spoke about his father with Action News.

“He was a great man. If you asked anybody else, everybody loves him,” Waters recalled.

Waters explained that his dad passed away unexpectedly just a few weeks ago after suffering a heart attack.

He says watching his …