Five law enforcement officers, including a Box Butte County Deputy, were recognized Tuesday night at the joint conference of the Nebraska Sheriff’s Association and Police Officers Association of Nebraska in Kearney.

Box Butte County Sheriff’s Deputy Justin Trout was honored as Officer of the Year by the Sheriff’s Association for his bravery and professionalism during the hostage situation at Thiele Pharamcy in Alliance on June 12.

Retired North Platte Police Chief Dwight Livingston was inducted into the Police Officers Hall of Fame. Livingston served with the North Platte Police from 1972 until 2011.

Adams County Sheriff Gregg Magee was inducted into the Sheriff’s Hall of Fame. He started with the Sheriff’s Office as a teenager in 1967 and was eventually elected Sheriff in 1982, a position he still holds.

Omaha Police Officers Troy Liebe and Christopher Rock were recognized as Officers of the Year by the Police Officers Association. In March, they responded to a shots fired call. They secured a residence with suspects that resulted in several charges and information related to an ongoing homicide investigation.