Crime & Safety
Laguna Beach Police Hold Annual Awards Banquet
They surf and protect but what's more, they are being honored in April for outstanding achievement with the Laguna Beach Police Department.

LAGUNA BEACH, CA — Laguna Beach's finest officers and professional employees will be celebrated on Thursday, April 11, and all are invited to attend.
"The ceremony honors Police Department employees for their acts of bravery, life saving efforts, and meritorious service during years 2017 and 2018," Laguna Beach Police Sgt. Jim Cota said in a recent release.
The luncheon culminates with the recognition of the Police Officer and Professional Employee of the Year Awards as follows:2017
- Officer of the Year: David Gensemer
- Professional Employee of the Year: Kristen Berry
2018
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- Officer of the Year: Mike Short
- Professional Employee of the Year Jordan Villwock
All members of the public are invited to attend this special event, which will take place at Seven-Degrees Reception Venue on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 11 a.m.
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Seven-Degrees is located at 891 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach.
Reservations for the event can be made by calling Sande St. John at (949) 633-9429 or by emailing sstjohn@cox.net by April 8th. The cost for this event is $75 per person.
Please join us to applaud your local Police Department employees for their dedicated service to our community!
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