On Wednesday, June 9, the Marana Police Department held their annual Badge Pinning and Awards Ceremony. Four officers were honored for their lifesaving actions in the field, and six officers received their badge.
Lifesaving Award
On January 22, 2021, Officer Jenkins, LPO Cabrera, Sgt. Johnon, and Officer Trapp responded to Premier Storage in reference to a male who collapsed, was not responsive, and stopped breathing. Officers located the individual and administered CPR and two shocks from the AED device. Officers were able to resuscitate the individual prior to paramedics arrival. Northwest Fire and paramedics took over providing medical care, and transported the citizen to the Oro Valley Hospital.
Northwest Fire presented the officers with a plaque, and each officer received the Lifesaving Award for their quick response which helped save this individual.
Badge Pinning Ceremony
The following officers were joined by family and friends for the badge pinning ceremony, and Honorable Judge McDonald administered the Oath of Office.
Officer Nicklaus Parker
Officer Michael Abrigo
Officer Alex Mejia
Officer Jonathan Enriquez
Officer Bronson Tagalog
Officer Alfred Martinez
“We are so fortunate and blessed to work in a community that supports us and loves us,” said Chief Nuñez, “so I invite our officers in attendance to join in and reaffirm your oath to serve and protect the community.”
See the gallery below for photos from the ceremony.
