Security VP Melissa Hyatt awarded a Governor's Citation for her dedication to Baltimore

Melissa R. Hyatt, vice president for security for Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Medicine, recently received a Governor's Citation in recognition of her career in local law enforcement.

The award acknowledges the many personal and professional contributions Hyatt made during her more than 20 years with the Baltimore Police Department. She retired with the rank of colonel before joining Johns Hopkins on April 9.

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and Stephen Moyer, secretary of public safety and correctional services, presented the citation in gratitude for Hyatt's leadership and dedication to the people of Baltimore City. Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford and Maryland State Police Superintendent Col. William Pallozzi also took part in the ceremony.

In remarks during the award presentation, Moyer noted that in 2013 Hyatt was selected by The Sun Magazine as one of its 50 Women to Watch and by Baltimore magazine as one of its 40 under 40. In 2016, Hyatt received the Mayor's Medallion for Meritorious Service.

The citation was presented to Hyatt on June 14 during Hogan's regional cabinet meeting at the Shake & Bake Family Fun Center in Baltimore City.

Hyatt earned a Master of Science in Management from Johns Hopkins in 2009 and last year received the university's Woodrow Wilson Award for Distinguished Government Service.

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