The Chandler Police Department
exists to serve all people within our
jurisdiction with respect, fairness
and compassion.
Department employees are
committed to the prevention of crime
and the protection of life and property;
the preservation of peace, order, and
safety; the enforcement of laws and
ordinances; and the safeguarding of
constitutional guarantees.
With customer service as our
foundation, we are driven by goals to
investigate problems and incidents,
to seek solutions in partnership with
our community and to foster a sense
of security in neighborhoods and
individuals.
We build and maintain public
trust by holding ourselves to the
highest standards of performance
and ethics.
To fulfill this mission, the
Chandler Police Department is
Fiscal
Year
dedicated to providing a quality
work
environment and development of its
members through effective training and
leadership.

Chandler Police Department
Annual Report

2010-11

Serving with

Courage
Pride
Dedication

Chandler Police Department
Annual Report
Fiscal Year 2010 - 11
(Reporting Period: July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011)

Inside
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Message From The Chief

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Strategic Plan Update

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Demographics

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Organizational Chart

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Grant Funding Overview

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District/Beat Map

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Awards & Achievements

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Retirees’ Corner

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Memorial/Acknowledgements

Message From The Chief
I am pleased to present the Chandler Police
Department Annual Report for Fiscal Year
2010-11. This past year brought exciting
accomplishments and great challenges.
Accomplishments included the accreditation of the
Forensic Services (Crime) Lab by the American
Society of Crime Laboratory Directors/Laboratory
Accreditation Board, the continuation of strong
relationships with other governmental entities
throughout the Valley, a major upgrade to the communications radio system, as well as
the opening of a new City Hall.
Reductions in budget and staffing levels challenged every City Department. Police
Department personnel developed creative solutions to cover staffing reductions and meet
budget shortfalls while maintaining excellence in services to our citizens. A number of
grant funded projects were awarded and are detailed in this report. New uses were found
for old equipment and are also found in this report.
On July 28, 2010, three of our officers were shot by suspects in an undercover narcotics
operation. Detective Carlos Ledesma lost his life that day. As a Department and
community, this past year has been spent grieving his loss, celebrating his life, and
ultimately memorializing him. Local, State and National Police Week ceremonies in May
2011 were poignant reminders of his sacrifice.
This past year also saw a thorough review and update of the Department’s Strategic Plan.
As a result, the new Strategic Plan 2011-16 will guide us through the next five years as we
provide service and protection to the City of Chandler.
I hope that you enjoy the 2010-11 Annual Report. If you have any questions or
comments regarding this report, please direct them to our Planning & Research Section
at (480) 782-4082.

Sherry Kiyler
Police Chief

Strategic Plan Update
The following summarizes this year’s accomplishments towards goals set in the Department’s Strategic Plan.
Crime/Disorder Prevention and Reduction Through Proactive Problem Solving Strategies and Community Partnerships:
• Expanded on the use of the regional Fusion Center and information sharing.
• Participated in several commissions and initiatives targeted at reducing domestic violence.
• Utilized the County Attorney’s Office Repeat Offender Program to ensure maximum sentencing for repeat offenders of crime.
• Conducted precinct meetings with major employers in their respective geographic areas.
• Initiated merchant contacts and information sharing at the Chandler Regional Mall.
• Participated in developing better communication and information sharing between Field Operations and the Criminal Investigations Bureau.
• Conducted two Citizens’ Academies with 43 students and three Youth Academies with 78 students.
• Sponsored four Youth Wilderness outings with 57 at-risk participants.
Strengthen Relationships & Partnerships:
• Held “Open House” events at the Main Station and the Chandler Heights Substation.
• Participated in the Mayor’s Listening Tour conducted in each precinct.
• Continued intergovernmental partnership for crime lab services with Gilbert Police Department.
Develop Infrastructure:
• Records management system (RMS) upgrade continued to move forward with primary hardware and servers installed in March 2011.
• Radio system upgrade, including programming, employee training, and cutover to the new system completed in May 2011.

Mission Statement
The Chandler Police Department exists to serve all people within our jurisdiction with respect, fairness and compassion.
Department employees are committed to the prevention of crime and the protection of life and property; the preservation
of peace, order, and safety; the enforcement of laws and ordinances; and the safeguarding of constitutional guarantees.
With customer service as our foundation, we are driven by goals to investigate problems and incidents, to seek solutions
in partnership with our community and to foster a sense of security in neighborhoods and individuals. We build and
maintain public trust by holding ourselves to the highest standards of performance and ethics. To fulfill this mission,
the Chandler Police Department is dedicated to providing a quality work environment and development of its members
through effective training and leadership.

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Demographics
City of Chandler
Population
Area (Square Miles)
Street Miles

2008-09
252,056
70
823

2009-10
254,602
70
823

2010-11
237,800
70
827

Chandler Police Department
Sworn Employees
Civilian Employees
Total Employees
Calls For Service
Adopted Budget

2008-09
339
171
510
157,039
$87,137,035

2009-10
332
165
497
146,508
$89,221,120

2010-11
326
163
489
141,279
$82,639,217

Downtown Chandler

Adopted Budget
Cost Center
Administration
Professional Standards
Property & Evidence
Forensic Services
Field Operations
Criminal Investigations
Planning & Research
Communications
Records
Detention Services
Comm Resources & Trng
Capital
Total

2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

$3,547,006
$1,060,248
$382,902
$2,172,798
$29,728,117
$11,164,326
$856,064
$4,950,662
$1,731,745
$450,331
$4,426,331
$26,666,505
$87,137,035

$5,404,927
$1,003,440
$377,474
$2,171,729
$29,627,187
$11,590,069
$846,070
$5,778,596
$1,726,352
$2,506,938
$3,985,862
$24,202,476
$89,221,120

$7,207,480
$943,850
$385,229
$2,136,934
$28,196,253
$11,009,920
$814,842
$5,569,225
$1,613,898
$2,486,011
$3,572,638
$18,702,937
$82,639,217

Chandler’s New City Hall

Crime Statistics
Calls For Service by Priority
Year

Priority 1

Average
Response
Time

Priority 2

Average
Response
Time

Priority 3

Average
Response
Time

2008-09

14,121

5:47

36,686

13:58

39,847

24:06

2009-10
2010-11

14,534
14,416

5:22
5:33

35,509
34,036

13:12
13:25

34,795
32,414

23:22
25:29

Part I Crimes

“Part I Crimes” are specific crimes uniformly identified by law enforcement agencies as a baseline for
activity within an agency’s jurisdiction. The number of Part I Violent Crimes is determined by adding
all homicides, robberies, rapes, and aggravated assaults that have occurred within the Chandler city limits
during a fiscal year. Part I Crimes Against Property are comprised of all burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, and
arsons. The “Part I Crime Rate” is the number of these crimes per 1,000 citizens residing in the City of
Chandler.

Number of Occurrences

All Part I Crimes
Homicide
Rape
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Burglary
Theft
Motor Vehicle Theft
Arson

Per 1,000 Citizens
Overall Part I Crime Rate

Violent Crime Rate
Property Crime Rate
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2008-09
8,861
4
52
493
236
1,433
5,938
622
83

Crime Rates

2008-09
35.2
3.1
32.0

2009-10
8,086
6
56
410
211
1,421
5,570
364
48

2010-11
8,133
6
56
467
167
1,303
5,718
365
51

2009-10
31.8
2.7
29.1

2010-11
34.4
2.9
31.5

Chandler Police Department

Organizational Chart - Fiscal Year 2010-11
Professional
Standards
Section

Office

Senior Executive
Assistant

Chief

Legal
Unit

of the

Sherry Kiyler, Police Chief

Field
Operations
Division

PIO
Executive
Assistant

Professional
Services
Division

David Neuman, Asst Chief

David Lind, Asst Chief

Field Operations

Field Operations

Field Operations

Desert Breeze Substation

Main Substation

Chandler Heights Substation

Community
Resources &
Training Section

Support
Services
Section

Criminal
Investigations
Bureau

Planning &
Research
Section

Forensic
Services
Section

Patrol Teams

Patrol Teams/FTO

Patrol Teams

SRO/DARE
Officers

Detention Services
Unit

Persons
Investigations

Planning &
Research Unit

Administration

Administration

Admin/Fleet

Administration

Training/Range

Records Unit

Special
Investigations

Crime Analysis &
Research Unit

Crime Scene Unit

Traffic
Enforcement

Bike/Detention/
Teleserve

Park Rangers/
K-9s

Impound Unit

Emergency
Operations

Support/Volunteer
Crime Prevention/
Explorer/HUD

Property & Evidence
Unit

Technology
Section

Technology Support

Communications
Section

Forensic Science

Dispatch
Communications
Support

Organizational Change
As a result of budget reductions of five sworn and four civilian positions, several organizational efficiencies and changes were made while still providing services and
meeting community and Department needs. As a result, an Assistant Police Chief position was reclassified to a Commander so that more direct supervision could be
provided in the Field Operations Division. Additionally, to address a span of control issue in the crime lab, a Criminalist II position was reclassified to a Supervising
Criminalist position. Next, in order to better address fleet needs, an Officer position was reclassified into two Police Fleet Aide positions. Finally, in an effort to place
more officer coverage on the streets for patrol duties, an Officer position was transferred from the Public Information Office.

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Grant Funding Overview
The Chandler Police Department aggressively seeks grant funding opportunities. This effort results
in enhanced services to the community that may not otherwise be possible. During Fiscal Year
2010-11, the Department was awarded over $386,000 in grant funding.
Latent Print Processing

Bulletproof Vest Fitting

DUI Moving Radar

Federal Grants		
Justice Assistance Grant		
Victims of Crime Act		
Bulletproof Vests Act		
Highway Safety		
Highway Safety		
Highway Safety		
Highway Safety		
Highway Safety		

Amount
$106,620
$ 57,740
$ 42,828
$ 69,866
$ 40,000
$ 8,329
$ 5,000
$ 8,195

Purpose of Grant
Latent fingerprint processing equipment
Victim support
Bulletproof vests
DUI enforcement
Seatbelt enforcement
Traffic enforcement motorcycle equipment
DUI phlebotomy supplies
DUI moving radar equipment

State Grants		
Victim Assistance		
Arizona POST		
First Things First		

Amount
$ 19,500
$ 8,084
$ 20,000

Purpose of Grant
Victim support
Law enforcement training
Child abuse prevention and awareness

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Chandler Police Beat Map

Western Canal

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251 North Desert Breeze
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PO Box 4008, MS 303W
Chandler, AZ 85244-4008

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Warner

Chandler Heights Precinct (Beats 13-17)

250 East Chicago Street
PO Box 4008, MS 303
Chandler, AZ 85244-4008

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Chandler Police
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Hamilton

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Richard T. Felix
Property & Evidence Building

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Phoenix
Chandler

Chandler Heights Substation
4040 East Chandler Heights Road
PO Box 4008, MS 303S
Chandler, AZ 85244-4008

Richard T. Felix Property & Evidence Facility
576 West Pecos Road
PO Box 4008, MS 915
Chandler, AZ 85244-4008

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Chandler Police Forensic Services Section
Accredited!
A number of years ago, the Chandler Police Department
committed to obtaining forensic laboratory accreditation.
In 2007, the decision was made to expand that goal even
further and seek accreditation at an international level.
The ASCLD/LAB-International accreditation program
of the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors
/ Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD/LAB) is a
program of accreditation in which any crime laboratory
may participate to demonstrate that its technical operations
and overall management system meet certain requirements.
The laboratory must not only be in conformance with
the standards for forensic laboratories but also be in
conformance with the many international standards that are
required of non-forensic testing and calibration laboratories.

Chandler Police Department Crime Lab

Fingerprint Comparison

This process required the lab to comply with over 450
mandatory standards. To meet the standards, the lab now
has nearly 20 procedural and training manuals in use and
a multitude of forms, checklists, logs, and spreadsheets.
Additionally, all lab personnel must complete annual
proficiency testing, courtroom testimony monitoring, and
ongoing forensic training. In addition, all case reports must
be technically reviewed by another analyst prior to being
released.
In November 2010, the laboratory successfully completed
the on-site lab inspection, and on May 6, 2011, the Forensic
Services Section was granted international accreditation
by the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors /
Laboratory Accreditation Board.

Crime Scene Processing

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Chandler Mourns Loss of
One of Its Own
On July 28, 2010, Officer Carlos
Ledesma lost his life during an
undercover narcotics investigation leaving family, friends and the agency
reeling with grief at the loss. Carlos’
sacrifice has been memorialized on
local, state and national levels at various
ceremonies conducted during National
Police Week in May 2011.

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City of Chandler

2010 Crime Clock
One Murder Every 46 Days
Motor vehicle death(s) excluded.

One Violent Crime Every 13
Hours

In AZ, one every 25.0 hours

One Sexual Assault Every 6 Days
In AZ, one every 5.0 hours

In AZ, one every 22.2 minutes
One Robbery Every 2 Days
In AZ, one every 1.3 hour

One Violent Crime or
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Chandler Every Hour

One Aggravated Assault Every 1 Day
In AZ, one every 34.5 minutes

Patrol & Criminal Investigations Out On Scene

One Theft Every 2 Hours
In AZ, one every 2.1 minutes

In AZ, one every 3.4 minutes

One Burglary Every 6 Hours

One Property Crime Every
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In AZ, one every 10.9 minutes

One Motor Vehicle Theft Every 23 Hours
In AZ, one every 25.6 minutes

In AZ, one every 2.3 minutes

One Arson Every 7 Days
In AZ, one every 6.9 hours

Special Assignment Unit
Information for Arizona obtained from Crime In Arizona - 2010, AZDPS.

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Task Force Participation
The Chandler Police Department has entered into several partnerships and
participates in three task forces. The first partnership is with the East Valley
Gang and Criminal Information Fusion Center. The purpose of the Fusion
Center is to identify criminals and crime trends that cross city boundaries and
enables the agencies to focus on repeat offenders. The second partnership is
with the US Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force. This partnership allows additional
resources to be dedicated to finding wanted felons who have committed crimes
in Chandler and fled to other jurisdictions. The third task force that members
of the Department participate in is the Auto Theft Task Force. This task force,
which concentrates on repeat offenders and organized criminal entities who
are stealing and trafficking in stolen vehicles, has significantly contributed to
the reduction in auto theft in the City of Chandler in recent years.

Ballistic Testing

Recently the Department entered into a partnership with the Phoenix
Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and
Explosives to have access to the National Integrated Ballistic Information
Network (NIBIN.) This system is designed to assist in discovering links
between crimes by matching the markings on shell casings found at crime
scenes or obtained from seized weapons. Shell casings can be compared
with surrounding agencies’ information to see if the weapon involved in
one case has been used in other cases. This system can also yield possible
suspect information if a weapon was seized from a suspect and subsequent
test firing and entry of the shell casing from that weapon match the case.
East Valley Gang & Criminal Information Fusion Center

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Radio System Upgrade
In February 2009, the Chandler Police Department joined other Valley law
enforcement agencies by becoming part of the Regional Wireless Cooperative (RWC).
The RWC is a wide-area, interagency, digital public safety radio system that provides
enhanced radio coverage utilizing a state-of-the-art wireless system. This regional
based network allows for seamless, interoperable radio communications among
agencies in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area.
The City of Chandler was operating on a 10-channel, 800 MHz, analog trunked radio
system with a single tower site operating over a limited coverage area that served the
Police Department and various municipal departments within the City. This was an
antiquated system which was no longer compatible with current standards or with the
RWC network. In March 2010, design work was completed and the installation of the
new radio equipment began.
New Radio Equipment

The RWC operates on an APCO Project 25 compliant trunked digital radio system
with multiple zones and provides communications for agencies participating in the
RWC. The addition of the City of Chandler required an expansion to the network
which included expanding the system from 18 channels to 22 channels, the addition
of a new tower site, the relocation of equipment from Phoenix to Chandler, and the
expansion of the existing network infrastructure. The new system utilizes five towers
serving the City of Chandler for its day-to-day operations. This system. which creates
a “simulcast” area that allows all of our radios and radio channels to access all towers at
all times, allows for greater system coverage and reliability.
On May 18, 2011, the City of Chandler Police Department officially cut over to the
new radio system. Coverage tests and predictability maps showed increased coverage
areas and enhanced radio reception. This enhanced coverage is now operational. Many
new talk groups, or radio channels, were added to Police Department radios that
allowed for seamless interoperability between the Chandler Police Department, the
Chandler Fire Department, and other valley public safety agencies. The new radio
system has increased the availability of radio resources, has allowed for increased
interoperability, and has improved communications during emergency situations.

Serving Multiple Government Entities

Old & New Radio Tower

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The Chandler Police Department has moved into the office
space formerly used by Fire Administration. This move
has allowed the Police Department to relocate the Persons
Investigations Section to have a separate entrance for the
victims of sex crimes, child abuse and domestic violence.
The Victim Assistance Unit is also now located in this area
and provides assistance and support to these same victims.
These units often utilize a newly built “soft room,” which is a
comfortable place for victims to be interviewed. Aquisition
of this office space has also allowed the Computer Crimes
Unit to expand its operations. Lastly, the Department’s
Computer Support and Information Technology Section
has been able to create a classroom for training Police
employees about new software systems. This office space
has provided much needed area to allow the units to operate
more effectively.

Crime Scene Response Van

Outdoor Range Vehicle

Recycling of Vehicles
Not letting a slowed economy hamper its efforts to become a more efficient unit,
the Chandler Police shooting range breathed life into an under-utilized vehicle.
Taking a Ford F550 flatbed truck formerly used by Chandler Police Department’s
Special Assignment Unit, the City’s fleet department retrofitted this auctionbound vehicle with a utility box for the truck bed. It is now used as an outdoor
range vehicle and it can transport the entire range staff as well as all necessary
targets, stands, ammunition, and other needed items when training off-site. Range
Sergeant Butch Mulliken indicates that “It has been a blessing for us and made
things much easier.” RICO funds were used to perform the conversion.
Utilizing a cast-off from the Criminal Investigations Bureau, the Chandler Police
Forensic Services Section refurbished a 2001 Ford 3/4 ton van with only 8,400
miles. This vehicle will now serve as a fully functioning Crime Scene Response
Unit van, driven on a daily basis responding to crime scenes.

“Soft Room” in Remodeled Area

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Work In Progress: Large Capacity Prisoner Transport Vehicle

Golf Cart Donated for Police Use

New High Capacity Prisoner Transport Vehicle

The Police Department was recently the recipient
of an electric car, similar to a golf cart, which was
donated by local company, Legacy Real Estate /
Zone Electric Cars LLC. The vehicle has been
placed in Field Operations at the Main Station and
will be maintained by the Bike Team to be utilized
at festivals and downtown events.

Detention Services has been working on a major project this year.
A large-capacity transport van being built is nearing completion. It
will accommodate transportation of approximately 23 prisoners
at one time. This is particularly important when delivering
prisoners from the County jails in downtown Phoenix to City
Court appearances. Utilizing the current vans, daily runs normally
require two vehicles each way, each staffed by one or two detention
officers per transport. This new vehicle will reduce the number of
trips necessary, and consequently, the number of detention officers
needed for transport. The new van is a high-efficiency diesel
vehicle. The box has a lifetime warranty, and this vehicle should
be in service for 10 - 15 years as opposed to the three to four years
expected of the current vans.

Chandler Police Department Electric Car

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Volunteers Rock!

Property & Evidence Receives Upgrades
This year, the Property & Evidence Facility, located at 576
W. Pecos Road, received some much-needed upgrades to
the parking lot and document storage area. Repaving of the
visitor parking lot took place in early 2011. Additionally,
moveable shelves were installed in the facility’s document
storage area, making more practical usage of the limited
space available.

This year, Chandler Volunteers in Policing donated 11,714 hours
of service to our community. This equates to approximately
$250,000 if we were to pay people to perform these tasks.
The Chandler Police Department wishes to extend heartfelt
appreciation to these valuable members of our organization. We
would especially like to recognize Jack Bessler, Art Tucholski, Al
Cote, Dale Kline, Ken Hawkes, and Carl White (not pictured)
for their donation of more than 6,000 hours each to the program
over their years of service with the Chandler Police Department.
Congratulations to this year’s Volunteer of the
Year, Rea Dias, recognized for outstanding
performance over a period of one year in
achieving departmental goals and objectives
through projects, programs, or situations
requiring exceptional dedication. Way to go!

Trivia Corner!

Property & Evidence: Movable Shelves (top photo)
and Repaved Parking Lot

Did you know that the bench in the
Main Station courtyard serves as a
memorial to Chandler’s first police
building located at 180 S. Arizona
Avenue? Bricks salvaged from the
demolition of this building make up
the base of this bench.

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Police Employees Give Back to the
Community
Throughout the year, police employees volunteer
their time and efforts to a number of worthwhile
causes. Ranging from running marathons, to
waiting on tables for fundraising, to delivering
gifts to families experiencing hardships, police
employees step up when it comes to making their
community a better place.

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Chandler Police Department - Awards & Achievements
Community
Service Award

Officer of the Year

Purple Heart & Medal of Honor
Brian Arbizu d Carlos Ledesma d David Bugallo
Communications
Employee of the
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Employee of the Year
Officer Robert Englert
Field Operations

Commander Edward Upshaw
Field Operations

Patrol Team of the Year

Unit Citations

Team10

Renee Bayne
Records Unit

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Sgt. William Nocella, Ofcrs.
Christopher Dietz, Ryan Jauregui,
Michelle Griesheimer, Troy Lally,
Jaquelin Mead, Joshua Mendez,
Donna Reno, Greg Thudium

Diane Goldyn
Emergency Call Taker

d Gang Unit
d Forensic Services Section
d Criminal Apprehension Unit

Meritorious Service Award

Det. Jesus Deanda
Criminal Investigations

Det. Gary Fuller
Criminal Investigations

Daniel Gentile
Communications

Ofc. Nathan Jacobs
Field Operations

Det. Ivan Kaminsky
Criminal Investigations

Det. Preston Pierce
Criminal Investigations

Det. Robert Scotford
Criminal Investigations

Det. Jason Sieczkowski
Criminal Investigations

Lifesaving Medals

Sgt. Shawn Baggs
Field Operations

Officer Thomas Chapman
Field Operations

Asst. Chief Joe Gaylord
Administration

Officer Robert Krautheim
Field Operations

Years Of Service Awards
35 Year
John Summers
30 Years
Jack Barten
Cynthia West
25 Years
Joseph Brugman
David Neuman
James Waddell
20 Years
Tiffany Anderson
Michael Armentrout

20 Years
Mace Ebert
Joseph Ficarra
Ivan Gelo
Lori Goerndt
David Kobler
Thomas Lovejoy
Troy Messina
Jeffrey Pehlke
Kenneth Phillips
Marian Roe
Tamara Rutt
Tamara Silversmith
Christine Watkins

15 Years
Cara Deanda
Jesus Deanda
Christopher Emmons
Cathie Gura
Terrilea Hopson
Raymond Kieffer
Robert Lauritzen
Melvin Liggitt
William McDonald
Martin Medina
Marcia Parrish
Susan Schilling
Douglas Scholz
John Somerville

15 Years
Jarret Yates
10 Years
Jason Barnes
Leonard Bettendorf
Lyndon Britt
Kristoffer Buchanan
Teresa Busby
Cassandra Cocking
Richard Cole
Sandra Correll
Debbi Cox
Antonio Frias
Karen Gaddy

10 Years
Fernando Gomez
Tami Gray
Shad Hancock
Preston Hochhalter
Earlonzo Hogue
Gary Hyduke
Jennifer Jordan
Jason Justus
Paul Kultala
Jamie McGrath
Sean McKenzie
Elizabeth Medrano
Cintya Mendoza
Shae Mordja

10 Years
Daryl Nyby
Patrick Ormerod
Marla Palmer
Kris Peralta
Lombardo Robles
Melissa Shumway
Jeremiah Stout
Graham Tinius
Juan Verdugo
Martha Walleen
Jared Zygowicz
5 Years
Jennifer Bailey

5 Years
Kristilyn Baldwin
Danny Carter
Michelle Costanza
Dennis Cunningham
Chad Deets
Christopher Dietz
Rita Dyas
Chad Ecalono
Shawn Fitch
Daniel Gentile
Janet Grammer
Brian Hawkins
Nathan Jacobs
Kyle Jordan

5 Years
Mark Jordan
Troy Lally
Cassandra
Le Mere-Zeller
Todd Lysfjord
Shon Marquez
David Parks
Scott Peterson
Daniel Shellum
Michael Sloboda
Kathleen Smart
Adam Thompson
Paul Wiley
Brandon Ynclan

Retirees - Congratulations On Your Achievement!

Sgt. Andy Anderson

Lt. Jim Malinski

Asst. Chief
Joe Gaylord

Cmdr. Joe Brugman

Sgt. Jack Barten

Ofc. Scott Hoffman

Ofc. Chris Cargill

Loretta Couch

Sgt. Burt Robinson

Ofc. Dave Kobler

Ofc. Brian Reed

James Waddell

Ofc. Gerard Ruhland

Ofc. George Tole

Vicki Szczepkowski

Christine Watkins

In Memoriam....

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Richard T. Felix

James R. Snedigar

Robert J. Nielsen

Carlos L. Ledesma

EOW: 09/09/1995

EOW: 04/16/1999

EOW: 06/12/2002

EOW: 07/28/2010

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Editor:		
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Team Members: Candace Hammond
		Susie Martin

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It is how they lived. They will never be forgotten.

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