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Chip off the block


Santa Monica Police Officer Mike Rogozik, 30, maneuvers his way through a cone pattern coarse at Santa Monica Beach, testing his skills before the watchful eyes of SMPD Motor Officer David Enriquez,  who coaches him along on Monday, Aug 18, 2008. Rogozik is preparing for the upcoming motorcycle training Academy.


Lieutenant  Semko


Santa Monica Police Sergeant Kenneth Semko  swears in as a Lieutenant at City Hall on Thursday, August 14, 2008, during a SMPD Promotion Ceremony.  Semko has been with the SMPD for 17 years. 

Posted on Friday, August 15, 2008 at 12:05AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Lifesavers


Santa Monica Police Chief Timothy J. Jackman (left) awards Officers Austin Brown (center) and his partner Richard Verbeck (right) with the Lifesaving Medal at City Hall on Thursday, August 14, 2008, during a SMPD Promotion Ceremony. Officers Brown and Verbeck received the award for saving a child's life who was choking.
Posted on Friday, August 15, 2008 at 12:04AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in | Comments1 Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Medal of Valor



Santa Monica Police Chief Timothy J. Jackman (center) awards Officers John Gallagher (right) and his partner Scott Pace (left)   the 'Medal of Valor' at City Hall on Thursday, August 14, 2008, during a SMPD Promotion Ceremony. Officers John Gallagher and Scott Pace were involved in a mufti-city pursuit of car-jack suspect which ended in a gun battle leaving suspect fatally wounded. Suspect fired multiple shotgun blasts at officers Gallagher and Pace. -  An act of valor is defined as: above and beyond the call of duty; and exhibiting exceptional courage, extraordinary decisiveness and presence of mind; unusual swiftness of action, regardless of his or her personal safety, in an attempt to save or protect human life.
Posted on Friday, August 15, 2008 at 12:03AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in | Comments1 Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

National Night Out

1) Santa Monica SWAT Officer Robert Sparks, shows a spotting scope to Matthew Salerno, 7, during the 25th Anniversary of National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, 2008. 2) SMPD Officer Tony Green shows Isabelle Gonzales, 5, how his motorcycle works during the celebration. 3) SMPD Harbor Patrol officer Dan Buchanan places a gas mask on Matthew Salerno, 7.  4) SMPD Officer Peter Lashley gives Julia Lunsford, 9, a motorcycle lesson. National Night Out is designed to: Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime efforts; Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

Posted on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at 12:11AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Dunked




SMPD Lieutenant Dan Salerno throws a softball and dunks SMPD Lieutenant Clinton Muir during the 25th Anniversary of National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, 2008.  National Night Out is designed to: Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime efforts; Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
Posted on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at 12:10AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Martial artist



 
PAL (Police Activity League) kids give a martial arts demonstration during the 25th Anniversary of National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, 2008. National Night Out is designed to: Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime efforts; Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

McGruff




McGruff, the crime-fighting dog, greets guests  during the 25th Anniversary of National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, 2008.  National Night Out is designed to: Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime efforts; Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

Posted on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at 12:01AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint