MPD Awards Ceremony 2023
Published on March 14, 2023
MARANA- The Marana Police Department is recognizing its officers for going above and beyond in the line of duty. Several awards were given out during its annual Awards Ceremony on March 1, 2023.
The following employees were honored:
Chief's Citation of Excellence
- Detective Debra Kesterson
- Officer Jeff Rowe
- Scott Bennett & Taylor Pitzer
Chief's Unit Citation
- Officer Brad Barton
- Officer Hayden Mosher
- Officer Gabe Tapia
Community Resource Unit
- Sergeant Adam Lawson
- Sergeant Joseph Miller
- Officer Ashley Espinoza
- Volunteer Coordinator Tom Cox
Distinguished Service
- Officer Robert Santos
- Officer Rob Quackenbush
Lifesaving Award
- Sergeant Renee Huerta
- Officer Cameron Duarte
Volunteer of the Year
Civilian of the Year
Officer of the Year
Highlight Gallery From the Ceremony
MPD Honor Guard presentation of colors
Awards to be presented at 2023 ceremony
MPD Honor Guard
Master of Ceremonies Lieutenant Joe Castillo
Detective Debra Kesterson with Chief Nunez
Officer Jeff Rowe with Chief Nunez
Scott Bennett & Taylor Pitzer with Chief Nunez
K9 Unit: Officers Brad Barton, Hayden Mosher and Gabe Tapia
Officer Gabe Tapia with his K9 Iris
Community Resource Unit: Sergeant Adam Lawson, Sergeant Joseph Miller, Officer Ashley Espinoza and Volunteer Coordinator Tom Cox
Officer Robert Santos with Chief Nunez
Sergeant Renee Huerta with Chief Nunez
Officer Cameron Duarte with Chief Nunez
Volunteer Kerry Schrader with Chief Nunez
Tony O'Brien with Chief Nunez
Officer of the Year: Officer Lucas Wilkinson with Chief Nunez