SCPD hold annual awards ceremony
Valerie Rose
The Sioux City Police Department held its annual awards ceremony on May 1 8 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 Troy Hooks
Lifesaving – Officer Casey McBride & Officer Mike Simons
Lifesaving – Officer Kimberly Steele
Lifesaving – Officer Andrew Dutler
Lifesaving – Officer Dylan Frederickson
Lifesaving - Lt Hoogendyk & Officer Shawn Robinson
Community Policing – Officer Heather Skogman
Exceptional Duty – Officer Brennan Gill
Chief’s Appreciation - Bob DeSmidt
Chief’s Appreciation – Raul Gomez, Natnael Kifle, Joseph Olson and Jose Gutierrez
Chief’s Appreciation – Sunnybrook Church & Janet Coon
Chief’s Appreciation – Heartland Church & Pastor Gene Stockton
Volunteer Award - Officer Brent Heald
Achievement – Lt Heineman, Lt Hoogendyk, Sgt Aesoph, Officer Hein & Traci Markowski
Chief’s Commendation – FBI Agent Sam Roberts
Chief’s Commendation – SSCPD Detective Juaquin Orduno
Chief’s Commendation – FBI Agent Brad Colligan
US Attorney’s Victims Service Award – Detective Nate West
Civilian of the Year – Jakki Bata
Officer of the Year – Officer Valerie Rose
We wish to congratulate this year’s recipients.