Arlington Police Department hands out honors

The Arlington Police Department recognized residents, volunteers and employees for their contributions supporting the mission of the department. They presented awards during a ceremony that took place Jan. 24 at the Byrnes Performing Arts Center. The following people were recognized:

Police Employee of the Year – Sergeant Mike Gilbert.

Life Saving Award – Officer Molly Ingram.

Chief’s Traffic Enforcement Award for efforts to increase public safe on the streets and highways in Arlington – Officer Joshua Fox.

Chief’s Community Engagement Award – Detective Mike Phillips, Police Services Technician II Andrea Hill and Officer Shelly Hamel.

Chief’s DUI Award for efforts to reduce traffic fatalities through enforcement of DUI laws and the detection and apprehension of intoxicated drivers – Officer Joshua Fox.

Certificate of Appreciation – Officer Mike McQuoid of Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office (Stanwood Police Department) for apprehension of multiple vandalism suspects at Stanwood High School.

Five years of service – Officer Justin Olson

15 years of service – Sergeant Peter Barrett

20 years of service – Officer Erik Moon, Detective Sergeant Mark Pennington and Sergeant Kay Schander

Award of Commendation – recognizing acts of heroism, meritorious achievement or service.

• Jim Eldridge, Arlington High School staff, for extinguishing a small fire after a student detonated an improvised explosive device in a bathroom at the high school.
• Arlington Police Officer Justin Olson who assisted in the criminal investigation into the detonated improvised explosive device including identifying, apprehending and interviewing the suspect.
• Kristin Banfield for her work with as the city of Arlington’s Public Information Officer and social media administrator.

Katie Heim for her work developing a mapping tool for the police department and public to show where speed studies have been completed and show where additional enforcement is required.

Volunteer Awards

• Ed Krell for taking the lead on the speed study program for the department and ensuring officers have up-to-date information on problem areas for speeding.
• Al Lehman for his high level of customer service, knowledge and can-do attitude to support the department.

Community Awards

• Stilly Diner for providing meals to department personnel during Police Week.
• S and S Roofing for sponsoring the department’s Bike Rodeo and donating roofing materials for the K9 kennel.
• Arlington Walmart for sponsoring the 2019 Shop with a Cop event and donating $10,000 to ensure more than 100 and their families could celebrate Christmas.
• Smokey Point Starbucks for hosting Coffee with Cops events.
• R Transport for purchasing Blue Line flags that were hung on Olympic Avenue during Police Week.
• Kent Prairie PTA for their support of the department’s K9 program.
• Reece Construction for donating material and staff time to construct a K9 kennel.
• Axis Roof and Gutter for donating equipment, materials and staff time to construct two kennels at the police department to house lost dogs waiting for their owners.