2022 AWARD RECIPIENTS
(For more information on awards given, please see the event program)
TOP DEPARTMENT AWARDS
Joe T. McCarthy Officer of the Year
Senior Corporal Kevin Gladden #8856
James Taylor Non-Sworn Employee of the Year
Community Outreach Representative, Eunsup Kim
Johnny Sides Rookie of the Year
Police Officer Hugh Bryant #12009
Joe C. Jones Reserve Officer of the Year
Reserve Officer Wade Duay #12009
Field Training Officer of the Year
Senior Corporal Rodney Nevils #4665
James R. Leavelle Detective of the Year
Senior Corporal George Waller #6855
Marvin R. Bullard Supervisor of the Year
Sergeant Willie Ford #9335
Marvin R. Bullard Non-Sworn Supervisor of the Year
Manager Robert Munoz
OFFICER OF THE YEAR BUREAU AWARDS
Office of the Chief of Police Officer of the Year
Senior Corporal Amie Brewer #7754
Administrative Officer of the Year
Senior Corporal Tiffany Mercado #8880
Community Engagement & Operations Officer of the Year
Senior Corporal Trevis Graham #10239
Tactical & Special Operations Officer of the Year
Senior Corporal Thomas MacPherson #10696
Investigations Officer of the Year
Senior Corporal Jeffrey Grandy #9335
Patrol Officer of the Year
Senior Corporal Kevin Gladden #8856
NON-SWORN EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR BUREAU AWARDS
Office of the Chief of Police Non-Sworn Employee of the Year
Administrative Specialist II, Ma Duarte
Administrative Bureau Non-Sworn Employee of the Year
Administrative Specialist II, Yolanda Godinez
Communications Non-Sworn Employee of the Year
Senior Police Dispatcher, Douglas Childers
Community Engagement & Operations Non-Sworn Employee of the Year
Community Outreach Representative, Eunsup Kim
Tactical & Special Operations Non-Sworn Employee of the Year
Office Assistant 2, Anita Dunbar
Investigations Non-Sworn Employee of the Year
Office Assistant 2, Tyechia Giles
Patrol Non-Sworn Employee of the Year
Fleet Coordinator, Rafael Ortiz
POLICE CROSS
The Police Cross Award is given to an employee for devotion and performance of duty to the extent of giving their own life in heroic sacrifice to that duty, thereby meriting high honor and profound respect for themselves and the department.
Police Officer Christopher Gibson #7476
North Central Patrol Division
End of Watch: January 2, 2022
MEDAL OF HONOR
The Medal of Honor is awarded to an officer who voluntarily distinguishes himself/herself conspicuously by gallantry and extraordinary heroism. The act must be in excess of normal demands and of such a nature that the officer was fully aware of the imminent threat to his or her personal safety and acted above and beyond the call of duty at the risk of his or her life.
The following officer received the Medal of Honor Award in 2022:
Police Officer Ronald Cronin #8994
MERITORIOUS CONDUCT
The Meritorious Conduct Award is given for a heroic deed involving exemplary courage, risk, and danger to personal safety; or for meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility where the Officer has performed in a distinguished manner.
The following officers received the Meritorious Conduct Award in 2022:
Sergeant Samuel Digby #7918
Detective David J. Roach #9150
Senior Corporal James Condis #10325
Police Officer Matthew Harder #9842
Police Officer Raymond Petty #9142
Police Officer John Ross #8729
LIFE SAVING
The Life Saving Award is given when it is shown through documented evidence from witnesses, victims or medical authorities that an Officer was directly responsible for the saving of a human life.
The following officers received the Life Saving Award in 2022:
Lieutenant Christopher Jaquez #6969
Sergeant Jeffrey Hunter #9857
Senior Corporal Daniel Hale #9157
Senior Corporal Erin Kaschalk #8586
Senior Corporal Kristopher Trotter #10822
Police Officer Janine Adams #11953
Police Officer Argyris Argyrou Jr. #11799
Police Officer David Brandhorst #11577
Police Officer Reisa Hernandez-Laboy #11604
Police Officer Andre Sikes #11745
Police Officer Gabriel Vazquez #10952
Police Officer Antonio Venzor III #11907
Police Officer Derius Yarbrough #11890
POLICE COMMENDATION
The Police Commendation is awarded for performance involving great risk to an officer’s personal safety while performing duties; outstanding contributions to law enforcement through the success of difficult projects, programs or situations; or for receiving three or more Certificates of Merit.
The following officers received the Police Commendation Award in 2022:
Senior Corporal Humberto Avila II #7543
Senior Corporal Eric Fountain #10372
Senior Corporal Jay Jankowski #9973
Police Officer Richard Benavides Jr. #12042
Police Officer Arnet Brantley IV #11306
Police Officer Ashley Bresnahan #11791 (Received two awards)
Police Officer Hugh Bryant #12009 (Received two awards)
Police Officer Luis Davila #12073
Police Officer Carlos Garcia Romero #11197 (Received two awards)
Police Officer Matthew Harder #9842
Police Officer Christian Hitchcock #11247
Police Officer Ryan Hunter #11552 (Received two awards)
Police Officer Christian Hurtado #11951
Police Officer Edison Kovalsky #11955
Police Officer Triet Le #11743
Police Officer Omoyi Lenga #11490
Police Officer Joe Lopez #9545
Police Officer Mauricio Manzanares Coronado #12082
Police Officer Travis Marks #11627
Police Officer Benjamin Martinez Jr. #11308
Police Officer Isaac Ortuno #10527
Police Officer John Ross #8729
Police Officer Jason Smith #11037
Police Officer Christopher Surprenant #11454
Police Officer Derek Vanthan #11353
Police Officer Francisco Vega Jr. #12005
Police Officer Trainee II Carter Aktabowski #12163
Police Officer Trainee II Ydalis Montes Carreon #12072
POLICE SHIELD
The Police Shield Award is given when serious injuries are received while performing duties as a police officer or other uniformed employee of the police department.
The following officer received the Police Shield Award in 2022:
Sergeant Alberto Ramos #6857
MERITORIOUS CONDUCT UNIT AWARDS
The Meritorious Conduct Unit Award is awarded to the entire unit that has performed outstanding work above and beyond their day-to-day duties. Five units received Meritorious Conduct Awards from November 2021 to October 2022.
The following DPD Units received the Meritorious Conduct Unit Award in 2022:
Fugitive Unit
Gang Unit
Tactical Planning Team
SWAT Unit Vehicle Crime Unit