2014 Officer / Civilian Awards

4th Quarter

Officer of the 4th Quarter - Detective Rob Ballew, Criminal Investigation Division

Civilian of the 4th Quarter - Laura Barajas, Parking Enforcement Attendant

Officer of the Year

Officer Kaleb Edwards

Officer Kaleb Edwards was awarded the Officer of the Year for 2014. Throughout the year, Officer Edwards distinguished himself through compassion, teamwork, and dedication to his profession. His compassion was demonstrated when he rented a hotel room for a mother and her three children out of his own pocket ensuring they would have a safe place to stay. His teamwork was demonstrated when he worked ten straight days without complaint or hesitation to ensure proper patrol staffing levels and security detail requirements were met. His dedication was demonstrated by the numerous "letters of appreciation" he received from local business owners for security checks and the number of potentially violent offenders he removed from the streets, ultimately
making the citizens of Sherman safer.

Civilian of the Year

Laura Barajas

Laura Barajas, Parking Enforcement Attendant, was awarded the Civilian of the Year for 2014. Laura maintained a high level of professionalism and maturity in dealing with citizens and the difficulties associated with her various responsibilities. She has been meticulous in her work and admirably performed her extra duties and responsibilities. She continued to be an asset to this agency and to the community. Her devotion to this Department and to this community has proven to be a continuous commitment.