Mike Wood honored as Officer of the year by Kiwanis Club of Oxnard

The Kiwanis Club of Oxnard held its 46th Annual Police Officer of the Year and Employee Awards Luncheon this afternoon at the Tower Club. 

During the ceremony, Officer Mike Wood was recognized as the Oxnard Police Officer of the Year for his extraordinary service to his department and community.  Assigned to District 4, which spans south Oxnard, Officer Wood has demonstrated sound decision making and leadership ability –  great assets for any organization.

Aside from his duties as a District Officer, Wood is also a member of the Oxnard Police Hostage Negotiation Team, a Field Training Officer, First Aid Instructor, and an Associate Oxnard Police Explorer Advisor. He was a catalyst and co-writer for the Oxnard Police Explorer Academy, which was recognized as one of the best Academies from the Boys Scouts of America.  He is not only a solid leader, but a fine role model as well.

Also recognized at the event were Senior Officer and Detective Juanita Suarez, Officer Scott Matalon, and Senior Officer and Detective Dale McAlpine who were Officer of the Year Nominees and received Community Service Awards from the Kiwanis of Oxnard.

 Other officers and civilian staff recognized at the Awards Luncheon include:

• Nephthys Evans, Civilian Employee of the Year
• Sergeant Sharon Giles, Supervisor of the Year
• Lori Shank, Dispatcher of the Year
• Bev Cripps, Volunteer of the Year /Clancy Nieland Award
• Sergeant Brett Smith and Detective Terrance S. Dobrosky, both recipients of the Chief’s Award of Excellence
• Officer Derek Miller, MADD/DUI Award
• Officer Steve Eckman, Officer Jared Battles, Officer Matthew Ross, Officer Michael Gens, Officer Roque Rivera, Officer Derek Stephens, Officer Charles Buttell, and Officer Patrick Blanche with the 10851 (Stolen Vehicle) Award
• Officers Edward Baldwin, Officer Moses Martinez, Officer Martin Perez, and Officer Roque Rivera, Medals of Merit  

 “Our community is safer and stronger because of these extraordinary individuals who have chosen careers in public safety.   I want to thank the men and women of the Oxnard Police Department – our sworn and civilian staff – who recognize that what they do is more than a job, it is public service,” said Oxnard Police Chief Jeri Williams.

Source: Oxnard PD

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