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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAwards List for SLOPD 2016 for CouncilSLOPD Awards List 2016 Total awards: 9 Total individuals/recipient’s: 25 SLO COUNTY WOMEN’S WALL OF FAME on 3/12: Paulette Staley has been selected for her dedication to volunteering her time, skills and energies with SLO PD. Her attention to detail and willingness to tackle time sensitive jobs is greatly appreciated. MADD CALIFORNIA HERO AWARD on 6/11: Officer Quenten Rouse was selected for this award. He has made 70 DUI arrests, what makes this high number even more remarkable is that DUI Enforcement is not his primary job -- He is assigned patrol and is assigned other calls for service. EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR on 8/27: Detective Eric Vitale was selected for this award for his personal mission to eradicate property crimes in SLO. works tirelessly to complied the evidence needed to arrest these criminals and recovered countless stolen items. Records Supervisor Tera Rapp was selected for this award because she exemplifies the values of the Police Department with service, pride and integrity. During the year her department had been short-handed, Tera went the extra mile to ensure that she met all deadlines. Due to her knowledge, Tera is the go-to person for all kinds of information. GROUP OF THE YEAR on 8/27: (Team of 12 counting CRM/Supv/Dispatchers) The Communications Team (ECC) was selected for this award for their dedication and hard work during this time period working short staffed. As a Team, they worked many hours of overtime to assure the City of San Luis Obispo had continued coverage and the support and safety of the officers were constantly supported. MASON’S AWARD on 9/13: Officer Jennifer Hyman was selected for her patience, compassion, and dedication to excellent service. In a recent case, Officer Hyman’s actions while dealing with the victim was two-fold by changing the victims lifelong negative image of the police and through her compassion secured valuable information that allowed for the successful prosecution of a career criminal. MADD – CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION on 9/15: The listed officers have been selected in honor of their outstanding contribution and hard work to stop the crime of DUI: OfficerTim Koznek – Most DUI’s 87 Officer Quenten Rouse – 2nd most DUI’s 72 Officer Luca Benedittii – 3rd most DUI’s 62 Officer Blake Etherton – 4th most DUI’s 28 ELK’S ANNUAL PUBLIC SAFETY APPREACTION AWARD on 10/6: Officer Brent Inglehart was selected for the for his efforts and successes as a Daytime Downtown Bicycle Officer. His great attitude and level of respect sets him apart from others. Thinking beyond enforcement and the introduction of other tools to discourage behavior is one of the many ways in which Officer Inglehart has taken control and ownerships of the Downtown area, creating a positive impact. MILITARY ORDER OF THE WORLD WARS (LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OF THE YEAR 2016) on 5/18: Officer Caleb McCornack was selected for his dedication and enthusiasm working with the youth of our City to make a positive difference in their lives. Skillfully balancing the roles of enforcement and mentorship as a School Resource Officer. FOOTPRINTER’S AWARD on 11/17: (Outstanding Officer & Dispatcher) Officer George Berrios was selected for this award for his outstanding work with the Traffic Safety Team, as well as for his time organizing events (such as elementary school age children such as Bicycle Safety Skills). Officer Berrios represents the department on the Honor Guard Detail and has recently started developing an Explorer Program and Citizen Academy. Communication Supervisor Christine Steeb has been selected for the for her positive attitude and willingness to tackle whatever comes her way. Her professionalism and attention to detail is her strength. Her responsibilities include supervising, training new hires, and working as a dispatcher due to staffing shortages.