Prescott Police Department honors team members for exceptional service
Police officers and staff who serve the Prescott community were recognized last month for their exceptional work during a particularly challenging year.
On Thursday, Feb. 11, and Thursday, Feb. 18, the Prescott Police Department (PPD) held its 2020 employee awards event.
Due to COVID-19 safety protocols, the annual ceremony was held in the department’s multipurpose room.
The following individuals were recognized for their achievement, professionalism and dedication to the Prescott Police Department mission and values:
• Volunteer of the Year: Citizen on Patrol Volunteer Steve Fernandez.
• Rookie of the Year: Officer Daniel Thompson.
• Community Service Award: Officer Matthew Medina and Officer Wyatt Novak.
• Civilian Employee of the Year: Victim Services Advocate Ms. Amy Knight.
• Communication Specialist of the Year: Ms. Caleigh Bybee.
• Sworn Police Officer of the Year: Officer Joseph Harris.
• Supervisor of the Year: Sergeant Nathan Barto.
• Police Chief’s Recognition of Excellence: Awarded to Officer Jeremy Sutton, Tommi Dow, Sergeant Casey Cook, Officer Kevin Forrest, Officer Joseph Harris, Officer David Holmes, LPO Tim Johnson, Officer Andrew Lovan, Sergeant Ben Scott, Lt. Jon Brambila, Lt. Jason Small, Lt. Corey Kasun and Deputy Chief Amy Bonney. In recognition for efforts made during large scale event planning during the last year.
• Police Chief’s Recognition of Excellence: Awarded to Lt. Jason Small, Tommi Dow, LPO Tim Johnson and Juan Arvizu. In recognition for their dedicated service to assist in maintaining a healthy and safe working environment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Awards were also presented to Officer Troy Crawford for excellence in firearms proficiency.
“We are very proud of the individual accomplishments for our amazing and dedicated employees.” Prescott PD stated in a news release. “We are fortunate to have a department full of dedicated professionals who are here to serve our community.”
Information provided by Prescott Police Department.
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