2005 Annual Awards Dinner

The City of Tomball and the Tomball Police Department pride themselves on their relationship with the personnel who work so diligently, and their families. There are numerous family oriented events, held throughout the year, which welcomes the entire family to participate and helps support our personnel and their families. The Tomball Police Department holds the values of family life to a high regard. This is visualized by the constant support of the Command Staff, when making the daily routine of police life a family affair. The Tomball Police Department shows pride in the exemplary conduct and performance displayed by the Police Officers who wear the uniform with Pride, Integrity and Professionalism.

National Police Week

President Kennedy recognized the role of law enforcement personnel and, in 1962, proclaimed May 15 of each year as Police Officers Memorial day in honor of Federal, State and municipal officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty, further designating the calendar week during which such May 15 occurs as Police Week, in recognition of the services given by the men and women who, night and day, stand guard in our midst to protect us through enforcement of our laws.

The Tomball Police Department is an example of excellence in responding to law enforcement needs of our community, regardless of the peril or hazard to themselves. Each year, a ceremony is held for the friends and family of Tomball Police Officers who risk their lives on a daily basis. This ceremony honors fallen officers and shows appreciation for the profession that these men and women have chosen.

Annual Awards Dinner

Through partnership with the Tomball Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, the Tomball Police Department hosts an annual awards dinner for employees and volunteers. At the dinner, awards are given to various members of the organization. Award nominations were submitted by members of the department, and included specific compelling details/facts outlining the basis for the particular nomination, i.e., outstanding job performance, number of major arrests throughout the year, significant self-initiated activities, and difficult projects implemented/completed, above-and-beyond work that directly benefited the department and/or the community. This year’s award recipients were as follows:

Rookie of the Year:

Officer John Godden received this award to recognize his constant demonstration of exceptional competency and job performance ability within his first two years of employment.

Officer of the Year:

Officer Albert Chambers received this award for his significant, consistent and/or lasting contribution(s) to the department or its public safety mission to protect and serve the community.

Supervisor of the Year:

Sergeant Frank Stachmus received this award for demonstrating exceptional professional competency and a dedicated commitment to both the department and to subordinates under his or her supervision.

Wayne Stovall Police Service Award:

Investigator Ron Mcgullion received this award for unselfishly placing service above himself in his work activities that support the community and/or better the quality of life for our citizens.

George Olin Police Leadership Award:

Captain Rickey Doerre received this award for his ability to demonstrate leadership attributes of loyalty, honesty, integrity, professionalism and/or ethical conduct.

Civilian of the Year:

Records Specialist Valerie Monte received this award for significant, consistent and/or lasting contribution to the department and to the department’s mission to protect and serve the community.

Police Volunteer of the Year:

Janet Barcelona and Reserve Officer Ted Keen received this award for unselfishly demonstrating a significant volunteer commitment to the department through their time, their talent, their presence or their service.

2004 Annual Awards Dinner

The Tomball Police Department, in partnership with the Tomball Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association hosts an annual Tomball Police Department Awards Dinner. This event is designed for a gathering of all Tomball Police Department employees, along with their families. At the dinner, awards are given to various members of the organization. Award nominations were submitted by members of the department, and included specific compelling details/facts outlining the basis for the particular nomination, i.e., outstanding job performance, number of major arrests throughout the year, significant self-initiated activities, difficult projects implemented/completed, above-and-beyond work that directly benefited the department and/or the community. This years award recipients were as follows:

Rookie of the Year:

Officer Brandon Plagens received this award to recognize his constant demonstration of exceptional competency and job performance ability within his first two years of employment.

Officer of the Year:

Officer Johnny Freeman received this award for his significant, consistent and/or lasting contribution(s) to the department or its public safety mission to protect and serve the community.

Supervisor of the Year:

Sergeant Rick Grassi received this award for demonstrating exceptional professional competency and a dedicated commitment to both the department and to subordinates under his or her supervision.

Wayne Stovall Police Service Award:

Officer Juan Moreno received this award for unselfishly placing service above himself in his work activities that support the community and/or better the quality of life for our citizens.

George Olin Police Leadership Award:

Captain Ron Stewart received this award for his ability to demonstrate leadership attributes of loyalty, honesty, integrity, professionalism and/or ethical conduct.

Civilian of the Year:

Public Safety Officer Joselyn Hopkins received this award for her significant, consistent and/or lasting contribution to the department and to the departments mission to protect and serve the community.

Police Volunteer of the Year:

Patricia McBride and Mary Harvey shared this award for unselfishly demonstrating a significant volunteer commitment to the department through their time, their talent, their presence or their service.