2014

The Portland Police Bureau wishes to thank the City Bible Church for providing the venue, refreshments and support for today’s ceremony.

Special Thanks

Unit Commendation MedalAwarded to any unit, relief or division whose members, as a group, performed in a manner, which if performed by an individual, would merit recognition in the form of a Commendation Medal, Achievement Medal or Distinguished Service Medal.

Commendation MedalAwarded to any Bureau or community member for performance(s) meriting greater recognition than a Letter of Commendation.

Achievement MedalAwarded to any Bureau member for achievement meriting greater recognition than a Commendation Medal, but not sufficient to merit the Distinguished Service Medal.

Distinguished Service MedalAwarded to any Bureau or community member for exceptional accomplishments, which furthered the goals of the Bureau and/or enhanced the livability of the community.

Life Saving AwardAwarded to any Bureau or community member who saved the life of another person.

Police StarAwarded to members who sustain a serious physical injury or dies while taking proper police action; or to a community member who sustains a serious physical injury or dies while properly protecting the life or property of another.

Police MedalAwarded to any Bureau or community member for an act of exceptional courage that distinguishes their action from normal service.

Civilian Medal – HeroismThe most distinguished award presented to a community member for an outstanding act of heroism.

Description of today’s awards

Mark Zylawy Distinguished Service MedalAwarded to any sworn Bureau member for his or her compassion toward others, excellence in service, and high moral and ethical standards.

Medal of ValorThe most distinguished award presented to a Bureau member for an act of outstanding valor. The nominee must have demonstrated, in great degree, the qualities of selflessness, personal courage and devotion to duty.

Portland Police Bureau

Awards Ceremony

Thursday, September 25, 2014City Bible Church

Posting of ColorsPortland Police Bureau Honor Guard

Pledge of Allegiance

WelcomeSergeant Pete Simpson

Opening RemarksMayor Charlie Hales

Chief Mike Reese

Presentation of Awards

Reception

September 2014Portland Police Bureau Award RecipientsCharlie Hales MayorMichael Reese Chief of Police

Certificate of AppreciationGrygoriy Fakashchuk

Unit CommendationSergeant Leo Besner

Sergeant Martin PadillaOfficer Josh Buller

Officer Steve JacquotOfficer Mike SchmerberOfficer Anthony Zoeller

Commendation MedalOfficer Carlos Ibarra

Achievement MedalSergeant Kristina Jones

Officer Michelle BoerOfficer Ryan Bren

Officer Rashida SaundersOfficer Dave Thoman

Officer Eric ZajacOfficer Anthony Zoeller

Sara Hussein

Achievement MedalOfficer Ryan FooteOfficer Travis Law

Commendation MedalSergeant Jose Gonzalez

AUSA Scott KerinSpecial Agent Scott McGeachy

Dr. Valerie Frie

Unit CommendationLieutenant Michael KrantzDetective Robert HollinsDetective Oddis RollinsDetective Mike Smith

Detective Thomas StewartOfficer Nyla Johnson

Officer Norman NelsonOfficer Colby Panter

Special Agent Brendan DennardSpecial Agent Michael Palmer

Special Agent Bryan ZinnJessie Parnell

Achievement MedalAUSA Michelle Kerin

AUSA Scott KerinSpecial Agent Karen Cunningham

Jessie Parnell

Detective Cory StenzelSergeant Cathe Kent

Sergeant Kathleen Lynch

Crystal Ashton

Distinguished Service MedalOfficer Julia Rico

Mark Zylawy Distinguished Service Medal

Detective Todd Gradwahl

Civilian Medal – HeroismRonald Dees

Lionel SandovalAl Simpson

Life Saving MedalOfficer Thomas Clark

Officer Andrew Hearst

Officer Erin Anderson

Officer Kevin Allen

Officer Charles AsheimOfficer Andrew Polas

Matthew Kindall

Officer Gail AlexanderOfficer John HurlmanOfficer John Romero

Medal of ValorSergeant Lonn Sweeney (Retired)

Officer Randy Vanderhoof

Civilian Medal – HeroismLenka Frank

Teresa Sweeney

Medal of ValorOfficer John Romero

Police StarOfficer John Romero