Excellent Police Duty Medal:

Police Detective Zachary Aldridge

November 27, 2019-848 Dogwood Road:
For his exemplary efforts and high level of professional service to a family during an unexpected crisis the day before Thanksgiving (Former dispatcher’s father committed suicide).  He treated the decedent and surviving family with compassion, dignity and respect by recognizing that the notification process can have a significant impact.  Throughout the investigation he provided an environment that allowed them to grieve the loss of their loved one and followed up with them afterward to provide information and support.  His actions and experience provided assistance to these long-time residents during this difficult time.

Excellent Police Duty Medal:

Police Officer Nicholas Hernandez

January 27, 2020-230 US Highway 1 (Walgreens):
Police Officer Hernandez was off duty when he observed two suspects that had just shoplifted from the store try to escape.  His immediate action resulted in the arrest of both suspects and recovery of the stolen property.

Excellent Police Duty Medal:

Police Detective Russell Johnson

February 13, 2020-761 Hummingbird Way #104:
For his professionalism during a death investigation (Retired Captain Furey).  He provided an exceptional level of service to the family throughout the investigation and in the days following the death.  The knowledge and experience as a leader of the Honor Guard was applied throughout this process and provided a lasting impression on the family.    

Excellent Police Duty Medal:

Police Officer Nicholas Hernandez

October 18, 2020-US Highway 1/Northlake Blvd:
Notification of a LPR hit on a stolen vehicle was provided to patrol.  Police Officer Hernandez located the vehicle, coordinated with PBSO and the vehicle was stopped in a gated apartment complex in Lake Park.  Police Officer Hernandez worked with PBSO deputies to identify the occupants in the vehicle and two of the female juveniles were confirmed as missing persons and possibly being sexually trafficked.  The driver was arrested in possession of a crow bar, bolt cutters and other burglary tools.  As a direct result of Police Officer Hernandez’ actions, the juveniles were reunited with their family, a violent offender was apprehended and the stolen vehicle that was recovered was provided leads to PBSO in connection with a homicide.

Excellent Police Duty Medal:

Police Sergeant Keith Koenig: Police Detective Zachary Aldridge; Police Officer Daniel Prud’Homme; Police Officer Christopher Perez; Police K9 Officer Daniel Bussek and K9 Deny; Police Officer James Wright

June 15, 2020-112 Doolen Court:
For their exceptional teamwork during an occupied residential burglary in which the suspect battered the elderly victim and fled the scene. Police Officer Prud’Homme relayed critical suspect information and vehicle description to patrol.  Police Officer Perez observed the suspect vehicle travelling on US1 at Parker Bridge and provided a more detailed description of the vehicle. Police Sergeant Koenig coordinated with local law enforcement agencies to maximize search efforts and ultimately stopped the suspect vehicle. Police Officer Bussek and Wright recovered the jewelry that was stolen during the burglary and returned it to the elderly victim.  Detective Aldridge interviewed the suspect and he was charged with Occupied Burglary of a Dwelling, Theft from Person 65 Years of Age or Older and Battery on a Person 65 Years of Age or Older.

Excellent Police Duty Medal:

NET Police Detective Edward Ciezak; NET Police Detective George Lopez
In recognition of their outstanding contribution to the residents and businesses in North Palm Beach through various Neighborhood Enhancement initiatives that were conducted this year. 
March 2020-500 Gulf Road:
An elderly resident’s home was in need of extensive repairs, but was unable to get the work done due to financial and medical reasons. NET Police Detectives worked with local businesses to conduct large scale vegetation removal and irrigation services at no cost to the resident to correct the situation.
September 2020-Worked with other Village Departments on an initiative to assist members of the community with home repairs that were impacted by unemployment due to the effects of COVID-19 pandemic.  The deadline for this initiative was one day after they were notified about the program.  NET Police Detective George Lopez identified and assisted 3 local residents in this short amount of time and helped them to submit their applications for assistance.
October 2020-Rocket Fuel Gas Station:
NET Police Detectives Ciezak and Lopez investigated illegal discharge from the mechanic’s bay into a storm water drain.  They worked with Seacoast Utilities and the Department of Environmental Protection and determined after soil tests that there was a presence of pollutants.  Immediate action was taken to shut down the business and possible felony charges are pending.

Meritorious Service Medal:

Police Officer Christopher Perez

October 23, 2019-215 Castlewood Drive:
Police Officer Perez arrested two suspects for Burglary while Armed, Possession of Burglary Tools (mask), Grand Theft and Resisting with Violence after they fled the area on foot.  The suspects had just committed several armed vehicle burglaries in the area and were trying to escape.  Police Officer Perez chased the suspects on foot and apprehended them in the parking lot of a nearby business.