Public Invited To Everett Police Awards Ceremony

The annual awards ceremony for the Everett Police Department is set for Wednesday afternoon.

It is being held at the Everett Performing Arts Center on Wetmore and will start at 3:30 PM.

The awards ceremony will include “Of the Year” acknowledgements, Certificates of Merit, Letters of Commendation and Citizen Recognition.

“It’s always nice to be able to recognize the hardworking officers in the Everett Police Department, as well as our Everett citizens who are out there making a difference in our community,” said Dan Templeman, Everett Police chief.

The public is invited but if you can’t make it, here is a list of this year’s honorees…

SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR
Sergeant Joseph Woods

OFFICER OF THE YEAR
Officer Duane Wantland

CIVILIAN OF THE YEAR
Records Specialist Julie Bublitz

INVESTIGATOR OF THE YEAR
Detective Danny Rabelos

BRIAN DIBUCCI AWARD
Awarded to an outstanding patrol officer, within their first five years of service, who is selected for their dedication to the community and proactive police work.
Officer Devin Hackett

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Mr. Rick Ardry

MEDAL OF MERIT
Awarded to department members who distinguish themselves in the line of duty by acts of personal bravery or actions directly contributing to saving or significantly prolonging human life.
Officers Ryan Hanks, Brian Raby & Alex Soderstrom
Officer Alex Lever
Master Police Officer Robert Martinez
Master Police Officer Chris Olsen
Officer Kevin Davis & Social Worker Staci McCole

CERTIFICATE OF MERIT
Presented to recognize a high degree of competence and professionalism in the performance of departmental duties.
Detective Suzanne Eviston
Officer Ben White
Sergeant Mike Braley

LETTER OF COMMENDATION
Presented to department members who perform their duties in a manner that demonstrates professionalism, devotion to duty, and dedication to the performance of the department mission.
Officer Robert Edmonds
Detective Joe Klingman

CITIZEN COMMENDATION
Presented to any non-department member who materially aided the department or its officers in some way. This includes assistance in the solution of crime or the apprehension of criminals, aiding an officer in the field during a critical situation, and cooperation with or assistance to the department as a whole in any aspect of the department’s administration or operations.
Mr. Luis Aroche
Mr. Brian Browne
Ms. Nubia Mabbutt
Ms. Alizabeth Webb & Mr. Charles Pentigast
Mr. Christopher Woods