On Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 4 PM, the Santa Paula Police Department will be hosting the 2nd Annual Valor Awards banquet to honor the police officers, professional staff, volunteers, and members of the community that have shown exceptional bravery in the line of duty. Last year was the first time in 95 years that the Santa Paula Police Department held an awards ceremony with nearly 400 guests in attendance. In addition to the Valor Awards, Police Chief Steve McLean will present the Chief Awards to exemplary members of the community that have gone above and beyond the call of duty including local civilians, reserve officers, ecclesiastical leaders, a football coach, and more. Chief McLean will also be honoring two fallen officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, Officer Henry Norman (Died 1913) and James Barmore (Died 1953).
“I am grateful for the officers and local citizens that have shown bravery in the line of duty when they risked their lives to protect their fellow officers and community members,” said Chief McLean. “Acting without regard for their own safety, their sacrifice comes at a great cost, especially for their families.”
The Master of Ceremony will be Pete Demetriou, an award-winning reporter for KFWB News 980, and respected journalist well known within the law enforcement community. The keynote speaker is Leo Stallworth, a veteran reporter for ABC 7, well known for his involvement in community events. Mr.
Stallworth is well known in the law enforcement community and has garnered the respect of law enforcement agencies in Los Angeles and Ventura County.
This event is open to the community with the cost of tickets at $50 per person, which can be purchased online at www.santapaulapoa.com. The banquet begins with social hour at 4 PM to 5PM, and the dinner and awards ceremony starts at 5:30 PM.
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