The Omaha Police Foundation presented its 15th Annual Officer of the Year Awards Luncheon today at the Scott Conference Center. Thirty-six officers and six non-sworn support personnel were recognized for their outstanding work during 2014. Awards including the Ribbon of Excellence, Distinguished Service Medal, Police Lifesaving Medal, Purple Heart and, the Department’s highest honor, the Medal of Valor, were presented during the event.
Purple Heart recipient Officer Sophia Jordan was selected from among the honorees as the 2014 Officer of the Year. In June of 2014, Officer Jordan was flagged down regarding a suspicious man. When Jordan got out of her cruiser to speak with the suspect, he violently attacked her, punching and stabbing her twice. Jordan fought with the suspect, and was able to kick him away so he could be subdued and arrested. Jordan was honored at today’s luncheon for her display of great courage and bravery in her commitment to our community and for putting her own safety in jeopardy to protect the lives of others.
In addition to Officer Jordan’s recognition, Officer Douglas Arrick, Officer Carl Hanson, Officer Chithauta Hester, and Officer Alan Peatrowsky were presented with the Medal of Valor for their acts in January 2014 when these officers responded to an armed disturbance that resulted in the safe release of two children who were being held hostage.
About the Omaha Police Foundation
In partnership with the Omaha Police Department since 1999, the Omaha Police Foundation works to ensure that officers have the training and equipment they need to prevent crime, save lives and make Omaha a safer place to live. The Foundation, supervised by a 17-member board of directors, has raised more than $3 million to fund a variety of initiatives not covered by funding from the City of Omaha. These include the purchase of vital equipment, officer training, community relations and officer support, recruitment and recognition programs. For more information on the Omaha Police Foundation, visit www.OmahaPoliceFoundation.org.
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>p>The Omaha Police Foundation presented its 15th Annual Officer of the Year Awards Luncheon today at the Scott Conference Center. Thirty-six officers and six non-sworn support personnel were recognized for their outstanding work during 2014. Awards including the Ribbon of Excellence, Distinguished Service Medal, Police Lifesaving Medal, Purple Heart and, the Department’s highest honor, the Medal of Valor, were presented during the event.>/p>
>p>Purple Heart recipient Officer Sophia Jordan was selected from among the honorees as the 2014 Officer of the Year. In June of 2014, Officer Jordan was flagged down regarding a suspicious man. When Jordan got out of her cruiser to speak with the suspect, he violently attacked her, punching and stabbing her twice. Jordan fought with the suspect, and was able to kick him away so he could be subdued and arrested. Jordan was honored at today’s luncheon for her display of great courage and bravery in her commitment to our community and for putting her own safety in jeopardy to protect the lives of others.>/p>
>p>In addition to Officer Jordan’s recognition, Officer Douglas Arrick, Officer Carl Hanson, Officer Chithauta Hester, and Officer Alan Peatrowsky were presented with the Medal of Valor for their acts in January 2014 when these officers responded to an armed disturbance that resulted in the safe release of two children who were being held hostage.>/p>
>p>>strong>About the Omaha Police Foundation>/strong>>br />In partnership with the Omaha Police Department since 1999, the Omaha Police Foundation works to ensure that officers have the training and equipment they need to prevent crime, save lives and make Omaha a safer place to live. The Foundation, supervised by a 17-member board of directors, has raised more than $3 million to fund a variety of initiatives not covered by funding from the City of Omaha. These include the purchase of vital equipment, officer training, community relations and officer support, recruitment and recognition programs. For more information on the Omaha Police Foundation, visit www.OmahaPoliceFoundation.org.>/p>
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