The Mesquite Police Department honored their 28 volunteer officers at a dinner April 6 at The Terrace Restaurant at Wolf Creek Golf Course.
Captain MaQuade Chesley, left, is the direct supervisor for the volunteer officers. He and Volunteer Coordinator Don Woodmancy, right, presented Craig Christensen with the Volunteer of the Year award. Christensen had logged between 250 and 499 hours for the 2016 year and was cited as being part of a valuable team that helps keep Mesquite safe. Photo by Stephanie Clark.
Full list of awards given:
Certificates:
Bob Butler
Bill Galeazzi
Stan Harger
Steve Koontz
Gary Moore
Cliff Randle
Barbara Russel
Mario Soto
George Steelman
Jose Zuniga
Presidential Service Awards
Bronze – 100-249 hours
Jim Bacratt
Jean Battaglia
Jon Browning
Peggie Booth
Donna Collum
Don Karpowich
Ron Salemme
Craig Smith
Silver – 250 – 499 hours
Russ Battaglia
Craig Christiensen
Peggy Santella
Gold – 500 hours
Jon Osgood
Volunteer of the Year
Craig Christensen
