Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis

Colonel Robert G. Lowery, Sr.
Award of Excellence

★★★★★

Presented to

Captain Dennis DeHart

Florissant Police Department

About the Award

Established in honor of the late Colonel Robert G. Lowery, Sr., this prestigious award recognizes members of the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, leadership, and professionalism in the investigation of major crimes.

Recipients are selected for their outstanding service, investigative skill, and commitment to justice. The award is presented annually by the Board of Directors to honor those whose contributions have significantly advanced the mission of the Squad and exemplified the highest standards of law enforcement.

Colonel Robert G. Lowery, Sr.
Colonel
Robert G. Lowery, Sr.

2025 Award Recipient

During his years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis, Captain Dennis DeHart has distinguished himself as an outstanding Investigator and Supervisor.

Captain DeHart’s efforts are not only appreciated by the families of the victims of these heinous crimes, but by the members of the Major Case Squad who recognize and appreciate his many talents, abilities, and commitment to professional law enforcement.

This award of excellence is presented with great pride and admiration by the Greater St. Louis Area Major Case Squad Board of Directors, on this tenth day of April, two thousand and twenty-five, in the sixtieth year of the Squad.

Sheriff Jeff C. Connor Signature

Recognized for Excellence In

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Investigative Skill

Recognizing exceptional service in major crime investigations.

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Leadership

Honoring professional guidance and supervisory excellence.

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Commitment to Justice

Reflecting dedication to victims, families, and the mission of the Squad.

Award Recipients

2000: Delbert Marion — East St. Louis IL Police Department
2001: Mark Ehrhard — St. Charles City MO Police Department
2002: Richard Schardan — Granite City IL Police Department
2003: Dale Vogelpohl — Chesterfield MO Police Department
2004: Warren Brock — United States Marshals Service
2005: Randy Boden — Florissant MO Police Department
2006: Robert Lowery, Jr. — Florissant MO Police Department
2007: Ralph Campbell — St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
2008: Don Sax — Belleville IL Police Department
2009: David Joyce — Jennings MO Police Department
2010: Terry Barton — St. Louis County Police Department
2011: Joe Eagan — Maryland Heights MO Police Department
2012: Jeff Connor — Granite City IL Police Department
2013: Mark Schimweg — St. Peters MO Police Department
2014: James Cavins — O’Fallon IL Police Department
2015: Greg Adams — Berkeley MO Police Department
2016: Timothy Fagan — Florissant MO Police Department
2017: Brian Riggar — O’Fallon IL Police Department
2018: Gary Higginbotham — Jefferson County MO Sheriff’s Dept.
2019: Mike Dixon — Madison County IL Sheriff’s Department
2020: Andy Haarmann — Florissant MO Police Department
2021: Dan DeCarli — Ferguson MO Police Department
2022: David Vucich — Madison County IL Sheriff’s Department
2023: Jack Abell — Clayton MO Police Department
2024: Brian Koberna — Madison County IL Sheriff’s Department
2025: Dennis DeHart — Florissant MO Police Department
2026:Justin Biggs, Monroe County IL Sheriff's Department

Award Presentation Gallery

"Squad Membership is Regarded Not Only as a Honor, but as an Opportunity. It is Police Work at its Purest."

- St. Louis Post-Dispatch Sunday, March 7, 1982

MAJOR CASE SQUAD OF GREATER ST. LOUIS
1700 N Hwy 67
Florissant, Missouri 63031
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The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supporting multi-agency homicide investigations across the St. Louis region.
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