Bellevue Police Detective Ellen Inman was named Officer of the Year as 38 members of the department were recognized at an annual awards ceremony Wednesday, May 15. Forensic Technician Brian Orr was named Staff Support Employee of the Year.
In addition Years of Service, Life Saving, Commanders awards were presented along with a Meritorious Award.
Years of Service Awards
35 Years: Deputy Chief Cherie Baker, Captain Jim Hershey, Detective Molly McBride
30 Years: Officer John Bosseler, Detective Jerry Johnson, Officer John Rohde
25 Years: Major Pat Arpin, Detective Frank Nunnelee, Officer Dave Asheim
20 Years: Lt. Marcia Harnden, Lt. Mark Jordan, Officer Tim Stoutt
15 Years: Officer Brad Knudtsen
5 Years: Corporal Ben Buck, Officer Alina McAnnally, Officer Matt Trizuto
Police Life Saving Awards
Officer Scott Montgomery, Officer Casey Hiam, Officer Ben Richey, Officer Shannon Leahy, Officer Matt Trizuto, Officer David Finney, Corporal Andrew Popochock, Officer John Nourse, Officer Brian Schafer,
Commanders Awards
Police Support Officer Orlin VanWieringen, Lt. David Sellers, Lt. Travess Forbush, Detective Jerry Johnson; BPD SRO Unit: Officers Mike Fry, Gary Hromada, John Rohde, Greg Mills, and My Tran
Meritorious Award
Lt. Marcia Harnden