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Peoria Police Recognize their own at 2005 Awards
Ceremony During the 2005 Awards Ceremony held on Friday, March 31, Police Chief David Leonardo presented awards to the employees of the year in several categories. He also recognized employees for special and educational achievement. During this year’s ceremony the first ever Police Star was awarded to Officer William Weigt. This award is issued to an employee who, as the result of a heroic act or to serve the furtherance of justice, is injured in the performance of their assigned duties. Officer Weigt was shot by a homicide suspect on December 17, 2005 and is paralyzed from the chest down. AWARDS INFORMATION Police Explorer of the Year: Katelyn Budrick Volunteer of the Year: Angela Botz Non-Uniformed Support Staff of the Year: Donna Marcum Uniformed Support Staff of the Year: Edwin Wells Communications Specialist of the Year: Sherril Rasmussen Civilian Supervisor/Manager of the Year: Tanya Watson Sworn Supervisor/Manager of the Year: Sergeant Douglas Steele Speciality Officer of the Year: Detective Mike Connolly Officer of the Year: Officer Mike McDermott Police Star: Officer William Weigt Additional recognitions Achievement Award: Sergeant Luis Aponte Educational Achievement Awards Master of Educational Leadership: Rex Elliott Master of Arts, Organizational Management: Tanya Watson Master of Education, Counseling/Human Relations: Karin Williams Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies: Shawn Gormley Bachelor of Science, Human Services: Theresa Skeivik ### |
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