Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Police Officer Anthony Holloman Awarded Officer of the Year

(Mashantucket, Conn.): The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation (MPTN) is pleased to announce MPTN Tribal Police Officer Anthony Holloman was named “Officer of the Year” on Friday, October 25, 2024, by Groton Lodge of Elks #2163 at the Lodge’s annual Law Enforcement Night, along with several other awardees representing the local area. The award was given in recognition and appreciation for Officer Holloman’s dedicated and outstanding service to the Lodge and the greater community.

“The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Police Department ranks among the best of law enforcement personnel in the region, and we couldn’t be prouder to have one of our own selected for this distinguished honor,” said Rodney Butler, Chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. “Congratulations to Officer Holloman for a job well done in helping to maintain safety and security for our tribal community and beyond.”

“We are honored and grateful to the Groton Elks Lodge 2163 for this well-deserved recognition of Officer Holloman this past week,” said Robert Catania, Chief of Police for the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. “Public safety remains among the Tribe’s top priorities, and we are dedicated to providing excellence in service for the community and guests of the tribal nation. Officer Holloman excels in community engagement and outreach and provides operational support to the police administration every day, without hesitation.”

Other award recipients included:

Officer Ryan A. Brouwer, Groton Town Police
Officer Nicholas Cardelle, Groton City Police
Officer G reg McDonald, Town of Ledyard
Detective SGT William Morrison, Stonington Police
MA2 John Villielm, US Submarine Base
Trooper Christopher Brett, CSP Troop E
Corrections Officer Jeff Howes, Corrigan Correctional

About the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation
The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation is a federally recognized Indian tribe located in southeastern Connecticut. As pioneers of the Indian casino gaming industry, the history of the Mashantucket Pequots reveals one of American’s greatest come-back stories which is featured at the world-renowned Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center. Today, the Tribe owns and operates one of the largest gaming resorts in North America, Foxwoods Resort Casino, along with a variety of complementary business enterprises, including Connecticut’s premiere luxury golf experience, Lake of the Isles and the decadent Spa at Norwich Inn. The Tribe’s health and wellness company, Pequot Health Care, is an industry leader in tribal and commercial health plan management and pharmaceutical services. As one of the highest revenue contributors and largest employers in Connecticut, the Mashantucket Pequots have hosted millions of visitors and provided billions in slot revenue payments to the State. The Tribe has also contributed millions in donations and sponsorships to support worthy charities, community events and programs, and other tribes in need, locally and throughout the United States. Dedicated to our future generations inheriting clean beautiful land, a safe community and a strong economy, we remain committed to promoting spirituality, strong family values, education, social stability, economic independence, and the wellbeing of our Tribal Members, employees and guests in a healthy and supportive environment. Our ultimate goal is to protect and advance our sovereign rights in order to build and preserve a cultural, social and economic foundation that can never be undermined or destroyed.
To learn more about the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, please visit us at www.mptn-nsn.gov.

About Foxwoods El San Juan Casino
Foxwoods El San Juan Casino offers guests and players non-stop gaming action featuring over 15,000 square feet of the best-in-class casino gaming opportunities in Puerto Rico. With over 300 themed slot machines and 14 table games including roulette and Blackjack, the casino is a world-class entertainment venue where guests can play their favorite casino games or discover a brand new one. An extension of Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut, Foxwoods El San Juan Casino is partially owned and operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation alongside partner LionGrove. For a detailed look at Foxwoods El San Juan Casino, visit www.foxwoodsesj.com.