2009 Police Week Awards Hosted by Chief Wick (05-13-09)

In honor of National Police Memorial Week, Arvada Police Chief Don Wick hosted an awards ceremony at the Arvada Center, Black Box Theater, on Wednesday, May 13 at 4:00 p.m. Police officers were honored, along with citizens, community groups and three students from Arvada elementary schools at the event.

This is an overview of the awards presented.

D.A.R.E. Foundation Recognition

In appreciation and recognition of their dedicated service as members of the Arvada Police Department’s D.A.R.E. Foundation.

Pat Ahlstrom

Rocky Germano

Robert Lopez

Fred Paige

Hereford Percy

Ramona Richers

Rita Schnidt

Dick Walter

Frank Wenzel

Marc Williams

Backpack Program Recognition

In appreciation of their generous support of the Arvada Community Food Bank’s Backpack program.

Edwin Avery

Foothills Church
Stephen Adele'

PeaceJam Club – Lawrence Elementary

Kiwanis Club

Clear Creek Optimist Club

Sunrise Rotary Club

Northey Foundation Service Recognition - Officer Pat Claar

In recognition of his twelve years of dedicated service as a member of the W. Michael Northey Memorial Fund, Inc. His gift of service has touched many lives thus furthering the memory and dreams of Officer Northey.

2009 Michael Northey Scholarship Winners

Mark Gafari

Nick Hudson

Jesse Kovinchick

Police Citation

Officer Jeff Johnson

In recognition of his outstanding service to the community as the School Resource Officer at Pomona High School between 2003 and 2009.

Police Employee Commendations

Police Dispatcher Marie Candelairo

In recognition of her dedication as a member of the Arvada Police Department. Her observations led to the identification of a vehicle involved in a hit and run accident.

Officer Melanie Thornton

In recognition of the tremendous honor of being named the country’s first Master Field Training Officer by the National Association of Field Training Officers.

Officer Josh Hotchkiss

Detective Clint Burhorn

Detective C.J. Bickmore

In recognition of their outstanding investigative work in identifying and arresting a burglary suspect responsible for dozens of crimes in Arvada.

Life Saver Commendation

Officer Vince Rodriguez

In recognition of his outstanding actions in performing life saving CPR efforts on a young man who attempted to take his own life.

Citizen Commendations

Tom & Kim Faurot

In appreciation of the comfort and support they provided your friends as they learned of the tragic news of the death of their family member. Their compassion and selfless assistance greatly aided the family during this difficult time.

John Johnson

In recognition of his outstanding actions in identifying a burglary suspect in his neighborhood. His efforts ensured police were able to make an arrest in this case.

Andrew Lee

Patrick Lee

In recognition of their exemplary actions in extinguishing a house fire in the 6200 block of Ammons Drive. Their quick-thinking efforts ensured the home did not sustain catastrophic damage from the fire.

Robert Roome

In recognition of his honesty and integrity in contacting the police about nearly $15,000 in cash you found near 70^th and Pierce St. Because of his integrity and honesty, the money was returned to its rightful owner.

Kyle Doran

In recognition of his compassion and support in providing comfort to a woman at the scene of an accident where her teenage son had been struck by a car.