Carlsbad Police and community members honored for service

In front of a standing room only crowd of friends, families and well-wishers, the City of Carlsbad Police Department recognized exemplary achievements by members of the department as well as the public at its annual Police Awards Ceremony Wednesday, Feb. 8.   Read a news story about the awards here.

 

The 2012 awardees include:

•          Police Officer of the Year, Derek Harvey

•          Civilian Employees of the Year, Records Division Employees Lydia Deets, Mollie Dentoni, Diane Anderson, Michelle Smith, Patrick Wilhelm, and Joy Hook

•          Supervisor of the Year, Delphine Fisk (Records Supervisor)

•          Police Explorer of the Year, Colleen McMahon

•          Reserve Officer of the Year, Keith Blackburn

•          Senior Volunteer of the Year, Clark Vollbrecht

•          Station Volunteer of the Year, Paul Smith

•          DUI Officer of the Year, Adam Young

 

Department members were also recognized for safe driving, educational achievement, and distinguished service.

 

A lifesaving award was also presented to Officers Reid Shipley and Brendan Kidd for performing life-saving CPR on a three-week-old baby.  Community members Jill Tarman and Patrick Beaty were recognized for their assistance in identifying a suspect in a burglary series targeting elderly victims.