All four agents received the U.S. Secret Service Valor Award, the highest honor awarded by the U.S. Secret Service for their extraordinary heroics that day. 2015 - Officer Scott T. Angulo, Tallahassee, Florida, Police Department. I have been working with her in the same department for three years now, and I have seen how she performs her tasks with zeal. The crowd quietly dispersed and the neighborhood was calm again within 30 minutes of the shooting. He retired in 1982. In the aftermath, five people were injured including Congressman Scalise, who was critically wounded near second base but made it to the outfield. 1975 Officer Larry Ostrowski, Cook County, Illinois, Sheriffs Department. The suspect hit Pollocks car, missed the van but hit a second car, injuring the occupants and Pollock. 2009 - Officer Pedro Garcia, III, San Antonio, Texas, Police Department. Risking her own life to save the lives of nearly 30 others, Beckles shot and wounded all three robbers one of them fatally within moments. District Attorney James B. Martin Lehigh County Courthouse 455 W. Hamilton Street Allentown, Pa 18101-1614 Operates radio equipment to dispatch, monitor and communicate wtih first responders With a shattered left arm and a wound to the head, Mireles kept firing and was able to kill both suspects before they escaped. Officer Battaglia took cover behind a parked vehicle as she was repeatedly fired upon by the shooter. In June of 2018, Detective Ginny Georgantas of the Cook County Sheriff's Department began a cold case review of a double homicide from 2003. I have never met a man more hard-working, courageous, and strong than Mr. Joe Davis. A search of the ground floor was initiated. 1972 Patrolman Jake Miller, New Orleans, Louisiana, Police Department. The man shot at Dahl while Heller fired and hit the man but he didnt flinch. Please complete the online form and email any documentation. Additional interviews and collaboration with other police agencies yielded a confession from the biological mother acknowledging that she had murdered her newborn twins. An employee may require nominations from colleagues, supervisor or managers to win the employee of the year award. Trooper Splain also was named his units trooper of the year. He located a person matching the description of the suspect and approached him on foot. The suspect ambushed the officers and killed Parrish County Sheriffs Deputy Alex Eversole. Write Your Letter Step-by-Step 1 Identify the person you are endorsing and the award for which he or she is a candidate. There, he killed Associate Judge Vickie Bunnel and Senior Editor Dennis Joos. The suspect pulled a gun and shot Young five times but his body armor stopped two bullets to his chest and saved his life. Such integrity was not rewarded on the streets and at least one drug ring hired an assassin to murder Wolsch. When the SWAT team arrived moments later, the victim of the stabbing was alive but badly wounded. His letter also cites the district's failure for one month in 2020 to have an armed guard or police officer at every school as required after the 2018 Parkland high school massacre. On a February day across from the White House in Washington, D.C., Heller was on foot patrol and talking with a colleague, Officer Scott Dahl. yours, While he was able to stop oncoming traffic going towards the suspect, a young family in a stopped van could not get out of the car in time. The two were part of a federally funded pilot project aimed at reducing robberies. He passed away on March 10, 2010. Hanna said then that there weren't enough available officers to meet that requirement and the education department cleared him of wrongdoing. 2930 Airport Road Bethlehem, PA 18017-2149 A K-9 officer appeared on the scene with an SUV and the suspect, still firing through the windshield, hit the K-9 officers car head-on. Sergeant Fabian worked in the field of narcotics his particular field of interest was in helping reform juvenile drug users. We know every day police officers around the world are working to do just that. Young seized the felons arm and twisted it behind his back. 1993 Sergeant Rory Tuggle, Las Vegas, Nevada, Metropolitan Police Department. The IACP/Axon Police Officer of the Year Award elevates the recognition of these acts to the global stage thereby impacting the profession as a whole by highlighting those who exemplify selflessness, empathy, and strength of character. 2004 Sergeant Marcus Young, Ukiah, California, Police Department. 1969 Sergeant Weston S. Robinson, Manteca, California, Police Department. While the officers were on-site, a gunman who had already killed two people at an auto parts store started firing at three people outside of the school, seriously wounding a school custodian. Advertisement Lehigh County Police Officer of the Year Nomination Dec. 29, 2021 The letter from the Troop M commanding officer recommending Jay Splain for the county's officer of the year. Parr told the driver to head to the hospital immediately and kept talking to President Reagan on the drive. The subject fled, and Officer Dallas pursued. Another product of his teams work was the Senior Citizen Robbery Unit in the Bronx a prototype for the nation at the time which gives concentrated protection to a highly vulnerable segment of the population. Despite the fact that Costa Rica has no army, Chief of Intelligence Torres and his 200 officers of the Policia Control de Drogas had made Costa Rica number one in the world in marijuana seizures and number two, just behind Panama, in the seizure of cocaine from Columbia. Called to the hospital to help a rape victim, Foster worked quickly to get an arrest warrant out for the victims ex-boyfriend who was in violation of a restraining order. Police officer recommendation letter example Here are two examples you might use to write your letter depending on your relationship to the officer being recommended: Professional recommendation letter Harold Jones Buffalo, New York (555) 555-555 haroldjones@email.com Dear Chief Raymond, I am writing this letter on behalf of Scott Edmonds. RECIPIENT NAME. Thank you for going above. Officer Weaver served as a San Francisco motorcycle officer who in 1982 made 25 times as many arrest for drunken driving as the average police officer, participated in 250 accident investigations, and handed out 720 traffic citations. The driver of the first car, a stolen Mustang, pulled to the curb in a residential side street while the Suzuki sped off. The victim wanted to spend the night at her fathers home but needed some items from her apartment so Foster agreed to accompany her. The two officers ran for cover. Suddenly, three gunmen entered the bar and began firing. A forensic DNA profile was developed for the infants and biological parents. He retired as a Sergeant after 36 years and passed away on November 14, 2014. His family was unharmed. Mireles continued to work with the FBI after the incident. During the arrest, the shoplifters boyfriend, a violent felon, approached Young and pulled a knife from his pocket. 1977 Officer Greg MacAleese, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Police Department. Fabian retired as a lieutenant in 1982 and served eight years as a Schenectady County legislator. Keep your focus on accomplishments, skills, traits and contributions that make the nominee suitable for the award. She was tremendously grateful for Foumais quick actions. Address the letter properly such as saying "Dear Mr. John", or "To The Committee." Include reference which should state why you are writing the letter. Departments may only submit one nomination per year. The Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) did not yield any probable matches for the mother's DNA profile. Since September 1996, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has honored a deserving officer (or set of officers) each month at the local, state or federal levelmen and women who have gone above and beyond the call of duty. As President Regan was leaving the Washington Hilton via a VIP exit that day, six shots rang out. Applications must be received no later than Feb. 1. It demonstrates the qualities the nominee holds that make him deserve the award. He conducted rap sessions with teenagers in the citys schools, playgrounds, homes, and institutions while speaking honestly about drugs, the establishment, and other problems facing teenagers in the early 1970s. However, I believe Trooper Splain's actions in an incident that occurred on July 16, 2007, have made him eligible for this award. 1997 Officer Thomas C. Harwood, Grant Park, Illinois, Police Department, Seeing two suspicious-looking vehicles occupied by teenagers speeding together through Grant Park at 4:30 AM on September 29, 1996, Officer Harwood put on his emergency lights to effect a stop. Illinois State Police Trooper Jeffery Graham caught up to the pursuit while it was in action. Tuggle and Ramos drew their weapons but did not fire. 1998 Trooper Charles M. West, New Hampshire State Police. A man rushed down the stairs but covered his face and raced out the back. Corporal Campbell encountered the suspects vehicle nearby and the suspect crashed head-on into Campbells patrol vehicle. On the night of March 7, 2003, Sergeant Young volunteered to fill a patrol shift vacation. While the gunfire from the house continued, Officer Garcia carried the wounded officer to his patrol car and drove her down the street to a waiting EMS unit. Ridlon went on to become the Sheriff of Cumberland County, Maine until 1998. It is an unparalleled award experience for the officer to share with their family and their department. On March 30, 1981, four Secret Service agents working together as a team saved the life of U.S. President Ronald Reagan. He retired in 1992 and worked for the local courts in Sulpher Springs, Colorado. The subject began to advance down the hall towards Trooper Splain and Trooper Dimler. Officer Wuller put his life at risk to save a man, a woman, and two children from armed attackers in a North Philadelphia apartment. Trooper Splain was also informed that a mutual friend was still inside, whose safety could be at risk. He then set up a command post in his car to help coordinate the law enforcement effort. This was the third time in his career that Farina entered a burning building to save others. As the troopers passed, the suspect fired several shots, striking both of their vehicles. This case involved the homicide of twin male infants who had been delivered at full term and later died from asphyxiation. During a seven-month period in 1978, his team averaged 70.5 arrests per officer as compared to a 2.4 arrest average per officer for the rest of the Bronx force during the same time period. Despite his injury, Garcia reached one of the wounded officers and pulled her out of the building and into the fenced backyard while returning fire. 2006 Officer Robert Wuller, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Police Department. ATSAIC Shaddick retired in 1998 and worked in the private sector before retiring again 2008. Devitte was shot eight times but was able to kill one of the suspects. Ruiz was killed inside the school and Jaglowski was injured but able to kill the suspect before he could injure any teachers or students. In June 1984, in response to his proposal, Trailways introduced Operation: Home Free, a national program that gives runaways the chance to get home with no questions asked. IDEAL EMPLOyEE rOLE MODELCANDIDATE is well known throughout the hospital for his/her compassion and energy. An employee of the year nomination letter includes specific reasons why the writer is recommending another individual either for recognition or awarding. Reaching community members was the focus of Sergeant Hopkins 90-minute weekly radio question and answer program called Buzz the Fuzz on WDAO radio. 1992 Patrolman David Foumai, Honolulu, Hawaii, Police Department. At the time, Foumais wife was watching the incident and for a few minutes, thought the worst had had happened to her husband. Honoring. 1983 Trooper Roy Boleyn, Kentucky State Trooper. He went back in to bring 18 trapped residents to safety and joined the fire department in rescuing approximately 80 others. Continuing to ignore orders, the subject walked towards Trooper Splain and then lowered the gun forward in his direction. 2002 Sergeant Chip Sunier, Indiana State Police. 1971 Patrolman Wesley Ridlon, Portland, Maine, Police Department. Foster was transported to the hospital and still has two bullets in him to this day. 2005 Deputy Jennifer Fulford, Orange County, Florida, Sheriffs Department. On the morning of July 6, 2013, Officer Cunningham was patrolling the north end of the San Francisco International Airport. Award application (see below) must be submitted.

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