External Awards

Ripon American Legion – Post 190, Officer of the Year

Awarded to a local public safety officer for their outstanding public service benefiting our community, state, and nation.

2022 – Officer Kaeli Nutt
2021 – FTO Scott King
2020 – Sergeant Paul Staley
2019 – Officer Alex Contreras
2018 – Officer Justin Qualle
2017 – Sergeant Stephen Meece
2016 – Officer Kenneth Steele
2015 – Detective Gordon West
2014 – Officer Mario Ysit

Ripon Chamber of Commerce Officer of the Year

Each year, The Ripon Chamber of Commerce gives its Police Officer of the Year Award to a well-rounded law enforcement officer who has exceeded the duty requirements expected of his or her position and has demonstrated a distinct pattern of community service coupled with professional achievement. The award, which especially takes into account heroic acts, is presented annually at the Chamber Installation Dinner.

2023 – Officer Gabriel Calvo
2022 – Officer Kaeli Nutt
2021 – FTO Scott King
2020 – Detective Jared Heuvel
2019 – Detective Richard Francis
2018 – Detective Richard Francis
2017 – Detective Alexander Burgos
2016 – Sergeant Danny Sauer
2015 – Detective Alexander Burgos
2014 – Officer Trevor McGinnis
2013 – FTO Erik Boger
2012 – Sergeant Terri Jensen
2011 – FTO Joshua Sweeten
2010 – Officer Stephen Meece
2009 – FTO Scott Lindsay
2008 – FTO Joshua Sweeten
2007 – Sergeant Donald Luthey
1999 – Sergeant Donald Luthey
1998 – FTO Scott Lindsay
1997 – Officer Jim Harris
1996 – Officer Steven Merchant
1995 – Officer Toni Giardina
1994 – Officer James West

VFW District 13 Officer of the Year

Every year Veterans of Foreign Wars honors a local police officer who has made a significant difference in the lives of community members.

2019 – Sergeant Stephen Meece

MADD Hero Award

An officer that has made the most impact to achieve MADD’s mission: to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime, and prevent underage drinking.

2012 – Officer Trevor McGinnis
2012 – Ripon Police Department
2010 – Officer Stephen Meece
2009 – Officer Stephen Meece
2008 – Officer Stephen Meece

MADD Award

Any officer with 25 or more DUI arrests in a year, or has the highest number of DUI arrests in the department will receive recognition.

2017 – Raul Hernandez
2016 – Raul Hernandez
2014 – Sergeant Stephen Meece
2014 – Officer Rachel Beuttler
2013 – FTO Stephen Meece
2013 – Ripon Police Department Volunteers in Police Service
2011 – FTO Danny Sauer
2010 – Officer Stephen Meece
2009 – Officer Stephen Meece
2008 – Officer Stephen Meece
2007 – Officer Stephen Meece
2006 – FTO Kenneth Husman
2005 – Officer Joshua Sweeten

California DOJ 10851 Award

The CHP developed the 10851 Awards Program to recognize the superior efforts made by CHP and allied law enforcement personnel who have met specified criteria toward the reduction of stolen vehicle crimes. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) and the California State Highway Association award 10851 pins to recognize officers’ superior efforts in the recovery of stolen vehicles and arrests for auto theft. In a 12 month period, officers who meet the following criteria receive recognition:

6 (six) in custody stolen vehicle recoveries or 12 recoveries with a minimum of 3 (three) in custody,
Development of information that results in the ID of an auto theft ring resulting in 2 (two) or more suspects,
Recovery of 10 (ten) or more stolen vehicles.

2002 – FTO Edward Ormonde
1998 – FTO Scott Lindsay
1997 – FTO Scott Lindsay
1996 – FTO Scott Lindsay
1995 – FTO Scott Lindsay
1995 – FTO Scott Lindsay

California Emergency Medical Services Lifesaving Award

This annual award honors and recognizes exceptional acts and service by individuals.

2009 – FTO Scott Lindsay

US Junior Chamber of Commerce – Outstanding California Young Public Safety Officer Award

Awarded to (5) public safety officers who were deemed worthy of state-wide recognition for excellence and innovation in community service.

1993 – Officer Steven Merchant

US Junior Chamber of Commerce – Outstanding Ripon Young Public Safety Officer Award

Awarded to a local public safety officer who both exemplified the Jaycee philosophies and ideals, and who provided outstanding service to their local community.

1993 – Officer Steven Merchant

Ben Ali Shrine Certificate of Excellence Award

Awarded to a group or person that went above and beyond in the performance of their duties in combating crime or providing exceptional service to their community.

2008 – Ripon Police Department – Officer Alex Burgos and Officer Erik Boger
2008 – Community Service Unit

Other Award Received by the Ripon Police Department

2010 – California Law Enforcement Challenge – 1st Place in Category 10-25 Officers (Statewide)
2010 – California Law Enforcement Challenge – Technology Category (Statewide)
2009 – California Law Enforcement Challenge – 3rd Place in Category 26-50 Officers (Statewide)
2009 – California Law Enforcement Challenge – Technology Category (Statewide)
2008 – California Law Enforcement Challenge – Technology Category (Statewide)
2007 – California Law Enforcement Challenge – 2nd Place in Category 26-50 Officers (Statewide)
2007 – California Law Enforcement Challenge – Technology Category (Statewide)
2007 – Best Application in Serving Organizational Business Objectives – MESH NETWORK
2006 – Best Practices in Mobile and Wireless Application Finalist

Joe Molloy Award

2009 – Chief Richard Bull
Chief Bull was presented with the award for his dedication and service to law enforcement and to the California Police Chiefs Association (Press Release).