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Two masters of ceremony donned black tuxedos. Top-notch live music was performed on stage. Eloquent speeches and expressions of gratitude were given.
Anaheim Police Department’s annual Awards & Retirement Banquet, held May 16 at the City National Grove in Anaheim, had an Academy Awards vibe, and why not?
APD Records Specialist Dyan Hobday sings the National Anthem standing next to the Anaheim PD Color Guard during the APD Awards & Retirement Banquet at the City National Grove of Anaheim on May 16.
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Anaheim PD is immersed in proactive policing programs and keeps watch over a city that includes two world-renowned theme parks, two major professional sports franchises and one of the busiest convention centers in the nation.
Recognized for every aspect of service a police agency can perform, the honorees truly are stars.
Jorge Cisneros gives the Chief’s Remarks at the start of Anaheim PD’s Awards & Retirement Banquet at the City National Grove of Anaheim.
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Many are highly visible and others serve outside of public view.
“Tonight we showcase the great work the men and women of this department do day in and day out,” Police Chief Jorge Cisneros said. “Overall, crime is down. Criminal filings are up and we are responding faster to emergency calls. All of these accomplishments are done with our greatest commodity, our people.”
APD Officer David Montalvan, center, receives the Lifesaving Award from Anaheim PD’s Deputy Chief Julian Harvey, left, and Anaheim Police Chief Jorge Cisneros.
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Special recognition also was paid to the 17 APD members who have retired or are about to retire.
The list includes: Correctional Officer Kathy Alvarado, Sgt. Garet Bonham, Forensic Specialist Scott Flynn, Correctional Officer Pamela Ingram, Traffic Control Supervisor Paul Munoz, Cmdr. Shelley McKerren, Off. Robert McKay, Cpt. Steve Marcin, Capt. Mark Cyprien, and Deputy Chief Julian Harvey.
APD Officer Matthew Ellis, left, is congratulated by Anaheim Police Chief Jorge Cisneros for receiving APD’s Lifesaving Award.
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Harvey also was honored with a career achievement award.
“When a crook needs to get arrested, when a difference needs to be made, most of all, when the community needs that assistance and that support, no one does a better job than the Anaheim Police Department,” Harvey said. “And I’m very proud to have served this agency in every role, most notably as the deputy chief.”
APD Sgt. Chris Cooper, center, receives the Lifesaving Award from Anaheim PD’s Deputy Chief Julian Harvey, left, and Anaheim Police Chief Jorge Cisneros.
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Serving as masters of ceremony were Rick Martinez, an APD officer for 37 years before retiring in 2011, and Michael Villani, a technical reserve with APD and an accomplished actor and radio personality.
The honorees were:
Harold A. Bastrup Police Explorer of the Year
Explorer Lt. Nicholas Quezada
Community Member Recognition Awards
Rita Gonzales
Tierra Mia Coffee Company
Sal Ortiz
Community Service Awards
Off. Tom Salcido: For his leadership and quick action while handling a catastrophic plane crash
Communications Team 6 Personnel: Recognized for their role in the handling of an armed robbery that occurred in May 2018. Their quick action was crucial in getting officers to the scene and delivering the necessary suspect information. After a long pursuit, the suspects were caught and they were found to be responsible for numerous armed robberies in Orange and L.A. counties.
Officer David Hill: Presented with the V.F.W. Officer of the Year Award for his “hard work and dedication to the community he serves.”
Division Employees of the Year
Field Services Division
Officer of the Year: Motor Officer Shane Spielman
Employee of the Year: Kellie McAlpine
Special Enforcement Division
Investigator of the Year: Inv. Greg Snell
Civilian Investigator: Michele Murray
Investigation Division
Detective of the Year: Det. Mark Gell
Employee of the Year: Civilian Investigator Lucy Hernandez and Office Specialist Cynthia Espinoza.
Administration Division
Officer of the Year: Off. Brett Heitmann
Employee of the Year: Kerrstyn Vega
Support Services Division
Employee of the Year: Records Specialist Cristina Lopez
Community Services Division
Officer of the Year: Off. Mari Borkowski
Employee of the Year: Senior Crime Prevention Specialist Nancy Loewe
Meritorious Service Award
Sgt. Chris Cooper
Off. Ken Weber
Correctional Officer Pamela Ingram
Traffic Officer Administrator Karla Santillan
Unit of the Year
Traffic Section
Lifesaving Awards
Officers David Hill and Alex Ungureanu
Officers Brian Moultrie and Ricardo Ramirez
Officers Dillon Avila, Investigator Happy Medina, and Sergeants Steve Pena and Chris Cooper. Also awarded was Detective Cunha
APD Sgt. Steve Pena, center, receives the Lifesaving Award from Anaheim PD’s Deputy Chief Julian Harvey, left, and Anaheim Police Chief Jorge Cisneros.
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APD Investigator Happy Medina, center, receives the Lifesaving Award from Anaheim PD’s Deputy Chief Julian Harvey, left, and Anaheim Police Chief Jorge Cisneros.
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APD Officer Dillon Avila, center, receives the Lifesaving Award from Anaheim PD’s Deputy Chief Julian Harvey, left, and Anaheim Police Chief Jorge Cisneros.
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APD Officer Brian Moultrie, center, receives the Lifesaving Award from Anaheim PD’s Deputy Chief Julian Harvey, left, and Anaheim Police Chief Jorge Cisneros.
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APD Officer Alex Ungureanu, center, receives the Lifesaving Award from Anaheim PD’s Deputy Chief Julian Harvey, left, and Anaheim Police Chief Jorge Cisneros.
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APD Officer David Hill, center, receives the Lifesaving Award from Anaheim PD’s Deputy Chief Julian Harvey, left, and Anaheim Police Chief Jorge Cisneros.
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Anaheim PD Deputy Chief Julian Harvey gets a hug from Pam Molloy, wife of Joseph T. Molloy, as Deputy Julian Harvey receives the Joseph T. Molloy Career Achievement during APD’s Awards & Retirement Banquet at the City National Grove of Anaheim. AF&R Deputy Chief Mike Molloy is right.
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Anaheim PD Deputy Chief Julian Harvey, third from left, receives the Joseph T. Molloy Career Achievement award from Pam Molloy, wife of Joseph Molloy, Anaheim Police Chief Jorge Cisneros, left, and Anaheim Fire & Rescue Deputy Chief Mike Molloy, right, during APD’s Awards & Retirement Banquet at the City National Grove of Anaheim.
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Anaheim PD’s Traffic Section receives the Unit of the Year Award during Anaheim PD’s Awards & Retirement Banquet at the City National Grove of Anaheim.
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APD Cadet Tommy Mang is recognized on stage by Master of Ceremony Michael Villani during Anaheim PD’s Awards & Retirement Banquet at the City National Grove of Anaheim.
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Anaheim PD retirees able to attend APD’s Awards & Retirement Banquet at the City National Grove of Anaheim are, from left, Capt. Steve Marcin, Capt. Mark Cyprien, Commander Shelley McKerren, Correctional Officer Pamela Ingram, TCA Supervisor Paul Munoz, Officer Robert McKay, Forensic Specialist Scott Flynn, Sgt. Garet Bonham and Deputy Chief Julian Harvey.
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Anaheim PD’s Deputy Chief Julian Harvey, right, receives his ceremonial retirement badge for 27 years of service from Anaheim Police Chief Jorge Cisneros during Anaheim PD’s Awards & Retirement Banquet at the City National Grove of Anaheim.
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APD Capt. Mark Cyprien, right, receives his ceremonial retirement badge for 27 years of service from Anaheim Police Chief Jorge Cisneros during Anaheim PD’s Awards & Retirement Banquet at the City National Grove of Anaheim.
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APD Capt. Steve Marcin, right, receives his ceremonial retirement badge for 23 years of service from Anaheim Police Chief Jorge Cisneros during Anaheim PD’s Awards & Retirement Banquet at the City National Grove of Anaheim.
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APD Officer Robert McKay, right, receives his ceremonial retirement badge for 29 years of service from Anaheim Police Chief Jorge Cisneros during Anaheim PD’s Awards & Retirement Banquet at the City National Grove of Anaheim.
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APD Commander Shelley McKerren receives her ceremonial retirement badge for 23 years of service from Anaheim Police Chief Jorge Cisneros during Anaheim PD’s Awards & Retirement Banquet at the City National Grove of Anaheim.
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APD TCA Supervisor Paul Munoz, right, receives his ceremonial retirement badge for 38 years of service from Anaheim Police Chief Jorge Cisneros during Anaheim PD’s Awards & Retirement Banquet at the City National Grove of Anaheim.
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APD Correctional Officer Pamela Ingram receives her ceremonial retirement badge for 33 years of service from Anaheim Police Chief Jorge Cisneros during Anaheim PD’s Awards & Retirement Banquet at the City National Grove of Anaheim.
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APD Forensic Specialist Scott Flynn, right, receives his ceremonial retirement badge for 30 years of service from Anaheim Police Chief Jorge Cisneros during Anaheim PD’s Awards & Retirement Banquet at the City National Grove of Anaheim.
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APD Sgt. Garet Bonham, right, receives his ceremonial retirement badge for 30 years of service from Anaheim Police Chief Jorge Cisneros during Anaheim PD’s Awards & Retirement Banquet at the City National Grove of Anaheim.
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APD Correctional Officer Abigail Vasquez sings a special song dedicated to the retirees on stage during the Anaheim PD Awards & Retirement Banquet at the City National Grove of Anaheim.
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APD Traffic Office Administrator Karla Santillan, right, receives the Meritorious Service award from Capt. Frank Hale.
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APD Correctional Officer Pamela Ingram, right, receives the Meritorious Service award from Capt. Frank Hale.
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APD Officer Ken Weber, right, receives the Meritorious Service award from Acting Capt. Richard LaRochelle.
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APD Sgt. Chris Cooper, right, receives the Meritorious Service award from Capt. Joe Reiss.
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Nancy Loewe receives the Community Services Division Employee of the Year award from APD Capt. Joe Reiss.
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Cristina Lopez receives the Support Services Division Employee of the Year award from Communications Manager Kurt Wallace.
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Kerrstyn Vega receives the Administration Division Employee of the Year award from APD Acting Capt. Richard LaRochelle.
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Anaheim PD Officer Brett Heitmann, right, receives the Administration Division Officer of the Year award from APD Acting Capt. Richard LaRochelle.
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Cynthia Espinoza, left, and Lucy Hernandez receive the Investigations Division Employee of the Year award from APD Capt. Jarret Young.
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Michele Murray, right, receives the Special Enforcement Division Employee of the Year award from Capt. Jarret Young.
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APD Officer Shane Spielman, right, receives the Field Services Division Officer of the Year award from Capt. Frank Hale.
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APD Officer David Hill, center, receives the Community Service Award, Veterans of Foreign Wars, from Anaheim PD’s Deputy Chief Julian Harvey, left, and Anaheim Police Chief Jorge Cisneros.
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Anaheim PD’s Deputy Chief Julian Harvey, left, and Anaheim Police Chief Jorge Cisneros, right, presents Communications Team 6 with the Community Service Award, California Public Safety Radio Association. Recipients from left are, Catherine Cowhey-Garcia, Jamie Rivera, Karen Ramirez and Michelle Siemer.
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Anaheim PD’s Deputy Chief Julian Harvey, left, and Anaheim Police Chief Jorge Cisneros present Officer Thomas Salcido with a Community Service Award after he was selected to receive the TIP Award.
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Anaheim Police Chief Jorge Cisneros presents Sal Ortiz with the Community Member Recognition award.
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Anaheim Police Chief Jorge Cisneros presents the Tierra Mia Coffee Company with a Community Member Recognition award.
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Anaheim Police Chief Jorge Cisneros presents Rita Gonzales with the Community Member Recognition award.
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Anaheim Police Chief Jorge Cisneros presents Lt. Nicholas Quezada with APD’s Explorer of the Year award during the department’s awards banquet.
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Recipients of the Anaheim Police Association’s Scholarships on stage include Ian Acuna, Alanna Barraza, Cana Cossin, Jared Friesen, Dallas Haggerty, Eric Hernandez, Justin Lopez, Kyle Melchior, Hannah Olea and Berkeley Quinn, during Anaheim PD’s Awards & Retirement Banquet at the City National Grove of Anaheim. Amelia Hill was also awarded a scholarship but was unable to attend.
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