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SAPD shines a light on its top officers, employees in 2023
0The Santa Ana Police Department took a moment to reflect on the past year — a uniquely active time for the department — during its annual awards ceremony honoring employees for outstanding work. In 2023, the department bid farewell to its Chief, processed more than 2,000 employment applications, and continued to innovate all while continuing to provide service to the community, saving lives, and protecting the public. About 350 police officers and non-sworn department personnel, plus friends and family, poured into the Margaret Webb Theatre for the 36th annual Employee Recognition and Awards Ceremony to celebrate 53 department employees and volunteers for…
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