Awards & Recognition
Every winter we have the opportunity to honor the sworn and civilian members of the Gwinnett County Police Department for going above and beyond the call of duty to keep our community safe and to recognize those retiring at an annual Retirement & Awards Dinner.
2019 Award Recipients
Chief of Police Unit Citation
The Chief of Police Unit Citation is awarded to a group of employees (unit, squad or team) for sustained exemplary performance at an exceptionally superior level, resulting in the successful completion of a specific mission or objective. All nominations for this award come from the Unit’s Division Commander. This award is given only at the discretion of the Chief of Police.
Background Investigations and Recruiting Unit
Major C. T. Rafanelli, #765
Lieutenant C. T. Marion, #742
Sergeant C. B. Cheek, #1064
Sergeant S. T. Killian, #438
Sergeant F. E. Saldana, #936
Sergeant M. L. Williamson, #1032
Corporal G. W. Howard Jr., #1021
Corporal M.R. Makowsky, #1076
Corporal T. M. Reed, #1241
Master Police Officer J. D. Godsted, #1693
Master Police Officer L. E. Greene, #1093
Master Police Officer T. A. Landry, #867
Master Police Officer R. C. Leggett, #1368
Master Police Officer M.C. Litzkow, #1562
Master Police Officer M. L. Long, #1793
Public Safety Staffing Specialist R. P. Godfrey
Public Safety Staffing Specialist C. M. Hale
Police Officer Senior (P/T) J.P. Bacchus, #154
Police Officer Senior (P/T) B. N. Geidner, #178
Police Officer Senior (P/T) T. L. Woodall, #264
Administrative Support Associate II K. K. Dzyuba
Administrative Support Associate II A. S. Howard
Special Investigations Section
Major C. Atwater, #536
Lieutenant J. M. Johnston, #582
Lieutenant M. D. Marchese, #740
Lieutenant C. E. Wilkerson, #614
Lieutenant T. D. Werho, #1012
Sergeant X. M. Biggers, #1059
Sergeant N. H. Boney, #1037
Sergeant J. L. Dickerson, #1004
Sergeant A. M. Godfrey, #641
Sergeant E. Gurley III, #814
Sergeant K. W. Isenhour, #482
Sergeant S. H. Kannigiser, #777
Sergeant K. L. Llewellyn, #852
Sergeant J. P. McMenomy, #698
Sergeant K. S. Perkins, #746
Sergeant M. A. Silva, #470
Sergeant J. R. West, #669
Corporal S. E. Batt, #771
Corporal J. M. Crowe, #1549
Corporal I. J. Davidson, #1141
Corporal J. P. Doherty, #758
Corporal R. J. Gooch, #1092
Corporal Y. H. Huggins, #1414
Corporal S. F. Jones, #878
Corporal M. N. McKenzie, #932
Corporal J. D. Montero, #1290
Corporal M. A. Prouty, #1343
Corporal D. L. Seeton, #718
Corporal B. C. Shirley, #1251
Corporal K. R. Sipple Jr., #691
Corporal J. P. Summers, #785
Corporal J. B. Thomas, #1378
Master Police Officer R. C. Anthony, #1770
Master Police Officer M. J. Bonanno, #892
Master Police Officer J. Carrasco, #1232
Master Police Officer D. T. Clark, #1436
Master Police Officer J. E. Collazo, #1331
Master Police Officer M. A. Croyle, #1234
Master Police Officer N. Cultarevic, #1280
Master Police Officer T. M. Dangle, #1734
Master Police Officer A. C. Davis, #1714
Master Police Officer A. L. Davis, #1840
Master Police Officer S. R. Donahue, #1622
Master Police Officer P. M. Duty, #1066
Master Police Officer A. J. Eich, #1468
Master Police Officer C. R. Foster, #1439
Master Police Officer J. T. Hall, #1648
Master Police Officer A. M. Kendall, #1606
Master Police Officer R. H. Lasky, #1559
Master Police Officer J. A. Lopez-Espinal, #1191
Master Police Officer J. J. Mellow III, #1478
Master Police Officer D. J. Nelson, #1120
Master Police Officer W. A. Powers, #1800
Master Police Officer A. W. Rardin, #1801
Master Police Officer R. A. Redmond, #1690
Master Police Officer M. T. Ricks, #1854
Master Police Officer J. E. Robertson, #1031
Master Police Officer D. A. Roman Jr., #1705
Master Police Officer T. A. Sims Jr., #1682
Master Police Officer M. T. Towler, #1198
Master Police Officer E. L. Veliz, #1767
Police Officer Senior C. J. Harrison, #1720
Police Officer Senior H. A. Mesa, #1848
Police Officer Senior K. L. Moore, #1880
Police Officer Senior V. M. Rolland Jr., #1979
Police Officer Senior D. N. Reed, #1908
Police Officer Senior W. D. Wolfe, #1940
Deputy Sheriff K. D. Black, #SO1529
Corporal J. Deas, #SO1206
Crime and Intelligence Analyst III Linda F. Daffin
Crime and Intelligence Analyst III Jennifer A. Leith
Crime and Intelligence Analyst III Barbara A. Martin
Crime and Intelligence Analyst III Amy E. McLoud
Crime and Intelligence Analyst II Rachel A. Brookins
Crime and Intelligence Analyst II Laura L. Frost
Crime and Intelligence Analyst II Delana M. Lacy
Crime and Intelligence Analyst II Karen R. Simmons
Crime and Intelligence Analyst II Andrea M. Williams
Crime and Intelligence Analyst II Donna F. Yang
Administrative Support Associate II Samantha L. Holterman
Civilian of the Year
Crime and Intelligence Analyst III Jennifer A. Leith
Crime and Intelligence Analyst III Barbara A. Martin
Officer of the Year
Master Police Officer C. R. Foster, #1439
Class I Awards
Police Achievement Medal – Major C. T. Rafanelli, #765
Police Achievement Medal – Lieutenant C. T. Marion, #742
Police Achievement Medal – Administrative Support Associate II Samantha Holterman
Distinguished Service Medal – Master Police Officer A. M. Wilson #1836
Communications Awards
Team Player of the Year – COII Lindsey Addison
CO Addison is one of the most positive employees in Communications. She is always the first to volunteer to provide tours to citizen groups or to welcome an applicant observing in the center. CO Addison is supportive and encouraging to everyone she encounters and is always willing to help her co-workers in anyway necessary.
Community Service Award – COII Amy Hardin
CO Hardin has volunteered for several years teaching students about the do’s and don’ts of 911. She recently developed a formal training program that will be used to teach not only students but other community groups as well.
Training Officer of the Year – COIII Adam Chitwood
Training Officer Chitwood has been training since 2015. In that time, he has been responsible for 10 trainees. He is dedicated to training and is able to customize the program to fit the needs of his trainee. His desire for excellence makes him an asset to the Training Program.
Emergency Medical Dispatcher of the Year – COII Liz Pizarro
In September 2019, CO Pizarro showed true professionalism as she assisted on two separate critical life threatening emergencies. In both cases, she had to calm family members and provide CPR instructions over the phone. She started EMS service within a matter of seconds and the Fire Department stated that her ability to provide medical instructions over the phone was the primary factor in saving the lives of both citizens.
Supervisor of the Year – SCO Magdala Prophete
SCO Prophete is an extremely positive and supportive supervisor. She constantly makes herself available to staff to provide any assistance they may need or address their concerns. SCO Prophete is hardworking and always willing to go above and beyond by working overtime, teaching training classes and anything else that will assist with operation of the Communications Center.
Communications Officer of the Year – COIII Lynette Timmons
In June 2019, COIII Timmons received a call about a robbery that just occurred at a cellphone store in Snellville. She received GPS data from one of the phones that was stolen and updated the responding units as to its location. The suspect traveled at a high rate of speed through 6 different counties and eventually crashed in Coweta County where deputies were able to take the suspect into custody. Because of her ability as a communications officer, a dangerous suspect was apprehended.
Retirees
Major Lara Bardugon (January, 1996 – March, 2019)
Sgt. Andrew Skelly (January, 1996 – January, 2019)
Cpl. Jake Kimsey (September, 1997 – May, 2019)
MPO Jeffrey Richter (February, 2001 – April, 2019)
CEO Christopher Hachat (July, 2008 – April, 2019)