Several SHPD officers were honored at the 4th Annual Community Celebration and Police Awards Ceremony, held at the Assumption of the Blessed Mary Greek Orthodox Church on March 14, 2019. Congratulations to all who were honored for Major Awards/Commendations and Department Recognition Awards. Many thanks to the Signal Hill Police Foundation for their support.
Department Recognition Awards
Meritorious Conduct Medal
Recipients: Officers Casey Blair and Andrew Lopez
This medal shall be awarded to those employees who display courage beyond the normal course of duties and placed him/herself in potential peril. The employee showed professional judgement and did not jeopardize the mission.
Purple Heart
Recipients: Officers Adrian Jimenez and Thomas Nadal
This medal shall be awarded to those employees who, while serving in an official capaicity, incur a serious injury.
Award of Excellence
Recipients: Senior Officer Don Moreau and Dispatcher Shanika Taylor
The Award of Excellence is an achievement award that may be presented to a full-time, sworn or professional employee, or work group based on their outstanding accomplishments/achievements during the past twelve months, or in recognition of an employee or work group who practices the concept of the Signal Hill Motto & Values Statement.
Police Volunteer of the Year
Recipient: Judith Jacobus
This award shall be awarded to a volunteer employee who demonstrates the qualities set forth by the Signal Hill Police Department's Motto & Values Statement and values their work as a source of satisfaction and enjoyment.
Professional Employee of the Year
Recipient: Samantha Torres
The Professional Employee of the Year may be awarded to a professional employee of any rank or position who demonstrates the qualities set forth by the Signal Hill Police Department's Motto & Values Statement and values their work as a source of satisfaction and enjoyment.
Police Officer of the Year
Recipient: Officer Gregory Friend
The Police Officer of the Year may be awarded to any sworn officer of any rank who demonstrates the qualities set forth by the Signal Hill Police Department's Motto & Values Statement and values their work as a source of satisfaction and enjoyment.