Presentation
of Tactical Awards:
Officers who have achieved their Advanced Certification in
Law Enforcement, Basic Law Enforcement Instructors Certification and
Field Training Certification.
1. Officer Jason
Pierson - Advanced Certification in Law Enforcement
2. Officer Clint Nagy - Field Training Certification
3. Officer Shane Myers - Field Training Certification
4. Officer Clint Nagy - Basic Peace Officer Instructors
Certification
5. Chief David Board - Basic Peace Officer Instruction
Certification
Officer
of the Year 2003: Patrolman
Shane Myers
Certificate of Civic Achievement:
Certificate of Civic Achievement
Awards are given to employees who distinguish themselves by participating
in one hundred or more hours of community service that is not part of
their normal assignment. This may include, but is not limited to, public
talks, police explorers, Special Olympics or involvement in civic affairs.
6. Officer Derek Hodges: for his continued
voluntary involvement and leadership as the advisor to the Bastrop Police
Explores Post # 850 during the past two years.
7. Sergeant
David Lopez: for his voluntary involvement as a Board Member
for the Children’s Advocacy Center for the past two years.
Civilian
Certificate of Achievement:
The Civilian Certificate
of Achievement may be awarded to a Citizen who brings favorable recognition
to law enforcement through outstanding involvement in community and
civic affairs. This year’s Certificate of Achievement goes to
three current members of the Bastrop Police Departments Citizen’s
Police Academy.
8. Ken
Mc Millan: for his continued and dedicated service as the Associate
Advisor to the Bastrop Police Department Explorer Post # 850 and as
past Vice President of the Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association.
9. Ricardo Ruiz: for his support to
the Department as demonstrated by serving two terms as the President
of the Citizens Police Academy Alumni, and for his tireless efforts
that made it possible for the Alumni Association to raise hundreds of
dollars for police equipment and college scholarships.
10. Warren Pedersen: for his leadership
as the current President of the Citizens Police Academy and for his
tireless efforts during past fund raising events that also made it possible
for the association to raise hundreds of dollars for police equipment
and college scholarships.
Certificate
of Merit:
May be awarded to a citizen
or law enforcement officer for their outstanding performance over a
prolonged period of time while assisting or working with the employees
of the Police Department.
11. Leon Johnson: The second year
recipient of this award goes to Leon Johnson. Leon has volunteered countless
hours as a receptionist at the police department, saving the City thousands
of dollars in man-hours.
Certificate
of Appreciation:
Goes to any employee who
has served at least ten years and leaves the Department for any reason,
as long as the employee is in good standing at the time of departure.
12. Mrs. Bonnie Trujillo: After 17.5 years of dedicated
and loyal service to the Police Department and to the City of Bastrop.
13. Michael Norman:
After 15 years of dedicated and loyal service as patrol officer, school
resource officer and the departments first ever k-9 handler.
Police
Chaplain of the Year: Pastor Tim Crowe
Police
Chief’s Award for Excellence 2003: Officer Shane Myers
The Police Chief’s
Award for Excellence is presented to an officer, employee or member
of the community for their professional and outstanding contributions
to law enforcement and community they serve.
