Fall 2006 Recognition and Awards Ceremony
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Awards Ceremony
Medal of Valor, Purple Heart, Combat Ribbon
Officer Joseph G. Diman
Medal of Valor
Master Officer Neal F. Flatt
Life Saving Award
Officer Cleon M. Flowers
Special Awards
Saved by the Belt & Bag Award - Presented By Frank Kowaleski to
Mr. John Teague, Ms. Penny Milner, Mr. Jason Stocks, Mrs. Patricia Stocks,
Ms. Denise Alexander, Ms. Kaylie Alexander, and Mr. Charles Thomas
Citizen Recognition and Appreciation
Pastors David & Gail Price Robert Cotrell
William J. Denvil Amanda M. Aguilar
Rebecca M. Ellis
Meritorious Service
Lieutenant E. Shaun Guice
Mason T. Chalkley Awards
Award for Excellence Outstanding Civilian Employee
Supervisory Concern for People Award
Employee of the Year Awards |
Master Officer Mark A. Younce
Police Officer of the Year |
Master Detective Jeffrey Easton
Detective of the Year |
Officer Michael J. Lasorsa
Rookie of the Year |
Mrs. Lisa J. Scott
Civilian Employee of the Year |
Officer Hunter B. Price
Animal Control Officer of the Year |
Officer Charles A. McCrory
Auxiliary Officer of the Year |
Ms. Carole P. Maxwell
Volunteer of the Year |
Mr. Ryan Newcomb
Explorer of the Year |
Mrs. Pamela M. Cimburke ECC Officer of the Year |
Certificate of Commendation |
| Lieutenant Russell A. Lescault |
Sergeant Barry D. Bowman |
| Sergeant Randolph F. Horowitz |
Officer Christopher J. Ring |
| Senior Officer David C. Williams |
Officer Michael P. Morgott |
| Officer James H. Hicks, Jr. |
Officer Christopher G. Johnson |
| Officer Richard J. Regan, Jr. |
ECC Officer Debbie H. Grantham |
Unit Citation
Police Emergency Response Team
Police Honor Guard
Anti-Crime Unit
Promotions and Assignments
Supervisory Promotions
William J. Ritchie to Bureau Commander
Robert W. Skowron to Captain
Chris J. Hensley to Lieutenant
Gerald L. Netherland to Lieutenant
Raymond M. Louth to Lieutenant
Ronald L. Coombs to Sergeant
Neal F. Flatt to Sergeant
Jeffery S. Hinson to Sergeant
Andrea L. Riesmeyer to Sergeant
Michael S. Breeden to Sergeant
Cynthia H. Lyons-Chambers to Sergeant
Non-Supervisory Promotion
Jessica M. Krack to Automation Analyst
Steven L. Ayers to Animal Control Officer
Christine A. Deveney to Records Specialist
Tamara J. Wyrick to Administrative Assistant
Rebecca A. Adams to Administrative Secretary
Assignments
James F. Kidd – Career Detective
Ralph G. Burton – Detective
William F. Gallagher – Detective
Mark K. Seymour – School Resource Officer
Daniel J. Evers – School Resource Officer
John C. Stone – School Resource Officer
Certificate of Achievement
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| Sergeant Gary S. Edwards |
Sergeant Mitchell R. Dawson |
| Detective Scott E. Henshaw |
Officer Justin M. Leatherwood |
| Officer Eduardo Martinez |
Officer Gary T. Bailey |
| Senior Officer Brian M. Rhodenizer |
Officer Anthony T. Rhyne, Sr. |
| Master Officer Rodney Pretko |
Officer Scott W. Harrell |
| Officer Michael L. Lasorsa |
Officer Ryan E. Daniels |
| Senior Officer Michael E. Wentworth |
Traffic Analyst Robin B. Wilhelm |
| Intelligence Analyst Bonnie B. Nalepa |
Special Agent Rosemarie Vesci |
| Career Officer Robert D. Pruckner |
Career Detective Earl S. Brunner |
| Career Detective John M. Church |
Master Detective Kevin J. Bacon |
| Master Officer Jerry L. Kennon |
Master Officer Michael A. Paris |
| Master Officer Jason A. Seamster |
Senior Officer Ryan T. Swope |
| Senior Officer Jeffrey A. Kencitzski |
Senior Officer John B. James |
| Senior Officer Jeremy S. Bulluck |
Officer Nicholas A. Shelton |
| Officer John C. Stone |
Senior Officer Douglas E. Anderson |
| Senior Detective Andrea L. Riesmeyer |
Officer Julian L. Hinton |
| Officer Michael P. Morgott |
Officer Joseph G. Diman |
| Officer George L. Turner |
Officer Angela L. Moore |
| Officer Melissa E. Reams |
Officer Sara M. Trombley |
| Officer Justin R. Aronson |
Officer Michael S. Bowser |
Medal of Valor, Purple Heart, Combat Ribbon
Officer Joseph G. Diman
On May 4, 2006 Officers Joseph Diman and Gary Buro were dispatched to a domestic call on Totty Street in Ettrick. After entering the residence, the officers approached one of the subjects involved in the dispute. Without warning, the man raised a firearm and began shooting at the officers. Officer Buro was immediately struck and fatally injured. The subject then started shooting at Officer Diman who was able to draw his weapon and return fire. During the exchange, Officer Diman was initially struck in the chest; the bullet was stopped by his vest. His right hand was also struck causing him to drop his weapon. Officer Diman then attempted to retreat to another area of the residence. The subject followed him, continually firing, striking Diman in the thigh, ankle and back. The shot to his back was stopped by his ballistic vest. Realizing that he had nowhere to go, Officer Diman turned around and engaged the subject in hand to hand combat. He was able to dislodge the weapon from the subject and place handcuffs on him. Diman then radioed for help. It wasn’t until the subject was handcuffed that Diman was able to determine that the perpetrator had been shot during the exchange of fire; the wound proved to be fatal.
As a result of his actions and injuries Officer Joseph G. Diman is awarded the Medal of Valor, the Purple Heart, and the Combat Ribbon.
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