SCPD holds annual awards ceremony

The Sioux City Police Department held its annual awards ceremony on May 16 to recognize the accomplishments of civilians, volunteers, civilian staff, and officers during the past year.

Chief Rex Mueller, Chief of Police for the Sioux City Police Department presided over the ceremony and handed out awards for volunteering, lifesaving, and efforts made to improve relationships with the community and improve the department.

The following a list of the recipients and the awards.

Lifesaving – Officer Brooke Davies & Officer Brent Heald

Lifesaving – Officer Donald Schroeder & Officer Mike Simons

Lifesaving – Jeremy McClure, Officer Josh Fleckenstein & Officer Mackenzie Neely

Lifesaving – Officer Mackenzie Neely & Officer Lucas Petersen

Lifesaving – Officer Casey McBride

Community Policing – Officer Mike Koehler

Community Policing – Lt. Judy Kellen, Officer Ryan Moritz & Marie Divis

Chief’s Appreciation - Gary Niles

Chief’s Appreciation – Kevin Sampson

Chief’s Appreciation – Dr. Ryan Meis

Achievement – Capt. Mark Kirkpatrick, Lt. Kevin Heineman, Sgt. Jay Hoogendyk & Officer Marc Hein

Chief’s Commendation – Judy Kellen & Chris Groves

Chief’s Commendation – Jerry Levay

Chief’s Citation – Richard Crosby

Chief’s Citation – Forde Fairchild

Civilian of the Year – Sarah Hadden

Officer of the Year – Detective Josh Tyler

We wish to congratulate this year’s recipients.