The Everett Police Department is pleased to announce the 2018 Everett Police Annual Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 11, 2019, at the Everett Performing Arts Center. The award presentations will include “Of the Year” acknowledgements, Certificates of Merit, Medals of Merit, Letters of Commendation and Citizen Commendations.
“I’m proud to honor Everett Police employees, volunteers and our citizens for their continued excellence and heroic acts,” said Chief Dan Templeman. “The City of Everett is fortunate to have these men and women who go above and beyond to keep our city safe.”
The public is welcome to join us as we publicly recognize officers, civilian employees, volunteers and citizens who performed exceptional, meritorious and outstanding acts of heroism that were above and beyond what is normally expected in making a difference in our community.
Everett Performing Arts Center
2710 Wetmore Ave.
Everett, WA 98201
Ceremony begins at 6:00 p.m.
SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR
Sergeant Chris Bennett
OFFICER OF THE YEAR
Officer Josh Freeman
CIVILIAN OF THE YEAR
Administrative Assistant Anne Weech
INVESTIGATOR OF THE YEAR
Detective Steve Brenneman
BRIAN DIBUCCI AWARD
Awarded to an outstanding patrol officer, within their first five years of service, selected for their dedication to the community and proactive police work.
Officer David Sinex
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Mr. Gene Hasson
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.
Detective Joe Klingman
Officer Alex Lever
Sergeant Stephen Ross
Officer Gregorio Ybarra
CERTIFICATE OF MERIT
Presented to recognize a high degree of competence and professionalism in the performance of departmental duties.
Officer John Anderson
Property Room Specialist Tom Buss
Sergeant Craig Davis
Detective Jamie French
Officer Anatoliy Kravchun
Officer Oleg Kravchun
Officer Matt McCourt
Officer Ross McDonell
Parking Enforcement Officer Victoria Postma
Officer Roberto Quemada
Parking Enforcement Officer Donny Shove
Officer Timothy Walker
Officer Blake Wintch
Sergeant John Zeka
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 Thaddeus Halbert
Officer Greg Mueller
Detective Danny Rabelos
Officer Jason Tutchtone
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.
Ms. Tiffany Irwin
Mr. Virgil Jolley
Mr. Mohammad Najaar
Ms. Linda Zeka
April 9, 2019
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