Award Ceremony Recognizes Dallas Police Officers

DALLAS, TX -- Seven different awards were given out Monday the Annual Friends of the Dallas Police Awards Banquet Monday. Members of the department, both sworn and non-sworn, were honored for their dedication and commitment to Dallas citizens and the police department, DPD wrote in a news release.

The following is a breakdown of of each award and the winners.

Police Cross: It is awarded to an officer who performed under honorable circumstances and paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Winner: SENIOR CORPORAL EARL “JAMIE” GIVENS III

Winner: OFFICER ROGELIO SANTANDER, JR

The Marvin R. Bullard Supervisor of the Year: This award is given in memory of Assistant Chief Bullard to acknowledge a supervisor with exemplary contributions to law enforcement.

Winner: Sgt. David Graham

The Field Training Officer of the Year: The field-training program is instrumental in developing police recruits into future police officers. This award was created to recognize the accomplishments of those who are responsible for transforming new recruits into self-sufficient police officers.

Winner: Sr. Corporal Jose Isidoro Bernal

The Johnny Sides Rookie of the Year: The Johnny Sides Rookie of the Year Award was created to honor the memory of Johnny Sides who was murdered 21 days after graduating from the police academy when he was 21 years old. The recipient is selected by the Jaycees from the top three nominations presented by the Meritorious Conduct Board.

Winner: Police Officer Jacob Spearman

The Joe C. Jones Reserve Officer of the Year: The Joe C. Jones Reserve Officer of the Year award is in memory of Joe C. Jones who joined the Dallas Police Department Reserve Unit in 1968. Officer Jones passed away from injuries resulting from an automobile accident while en route to aid another officer in 1972. This award is given to recognize reserve officers and their dedication by volunteering their time to the Dallas Police Department and the citizens of Dallas while maintaining full-time jobs in other professions.

Winner: Reserve Senior Corporal Jeffery Metzger

The James Taylor Non-Sworn Employee of the Year: The James Taylor Non-Sworn Employee of the Year award is given in memory of Chief Helicopter Pilot and Reserve Officer James “Chuck” Taylor, who passed away in 1984 from a helicopter crash. This award recognizes a non-sworn employee of the department for their dedication to the police profession.

Winner: Deborah Joseph

The John T. McCarthy Officer of the Year: The John T. McCarthy Officer of the Year Award is given in memory of John T. McCarthy, an officer who was murdered while investigating suspicious activity near White Rock Lake in 1981. This award commends an officer who has shown exemplary contributions to law enforcement.

Winner: Police Officer William Chase Bruce

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