22nd Annual ALADS Awards Banquet
The 22nd Annual ALADS (Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs) Awards Banquet is an annual event created to honor Deputy Sheriff’s and District Attorney Investigator who’ve demonstrated outstanding efforts to save lives and stop crime.
The 22nd Annual ALADS (Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs) Awards Banquet is an annual event created to honor Deputy Sheriff’s and District Attorney Investigator who’ve demonstrated outstanding efforts to save lives and stop crime.
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Saturday, June 22, 2024<br />
22 nd<br />
<strong>Annual</strong><br />
<strong>Awards</strong><br />
<strong>Banquet</strong><br />
Honoring Those Who Serve
22 nd<br />
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2024 <strong>Awards</strong> Program<br />
Agenda<br />
Call to Order and Welcome.... <br />
Presentation of the Colors..... <br />
Invocation..... <br />
Pledge of Allegiance..... <br />
National Anthem..... <br />
End of Watch Video Tribute..... <br />
Welcome & Introductions..... <br />
Dinner<br />
Message from the Supervisor..... <br />
Message from the Sheriff..... <br />
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22 nd<br />
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Award for Outstanding Leadership<br />
Capt.: Nicole Palomino<br />
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Capt.: Jabari Wilson<br />
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Capt.: Richard B. Conti<br />
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22 nd<br />
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Legislator of the Year:<br />
Assemblywoman Blanca Pacheco,<br />
District 64<br />
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22 nd<br />
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Crime Victims’ Advocate of the<br />
Year Award:<br />
Lawanda Hawkins<br />
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22 nd<br />
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Howard Chambers Award for<br />
Outstanding City Manager Service:<br />
Art Gallucci<br />
Cerritos, City Manager<br />
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22 nd<br />
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Award for Life Saving<br />
Deputy Fabio Escobar<br />
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22 nd<br />
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Award for Life Saving<br />
Deputy Stavros Vitogiannis<br />
Deputy David Cortez<br />
Deputy Monica Chavez Griego<br />
Deputy Peter Bommarito<br />
Reserve Deputy Debra Iketani<br />
Sergeant Fred Nuñes<br />
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22 nd<br />
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Award for Life Saving<br />
Deputy Andre Cornejo Padilla<br />
Deputy Christopher Fort<br />
Deputy Mitchell Laudano<br />
Deputy Eduardo Olmos<br />
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22 nd<br />
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Community Partner of the Year Award<br />
David George<br />
Market Leader for<br />
Western Franchise Zone<br />
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22 nd<br />
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Award for Exemplary Performance<br />
Deputy Anthony Reed<br />
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22 nd<br />
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Award for Exemplary Performance<br />
Los Angeles County Deputy District<br />
Attorney Ryan Gould<br />
Los Angeles County Deputy District<br />
Attorney Jamie Castro<br />
Detective Robert Apodaca<br />
Orange County District Attorney<br />
Investigator Michael Hale<br />
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22 nd<br />
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Award for Exemplary Performance<br />
Detective Chuck Mejia<br />
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22 nd<br />
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Medal for Bravery<br />
Deputy Luis Cisneros<br />
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Aflac congratulates all the brave men and women<br />
of <strong>ALADS</strong> on their prestigious recognition tonight.<br />
For close to 50 years, <strong>ALADS</strong> members have trusted<br />
Aflac to help them get through their toughest days.
The California Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) proudly salutes<br />
the men and women of <strong>ALADS</strong> and congratulates tonight’s honorees.<br />
/capeunion @capeunion @capeunion<br />
www.CAPEunion.org
WE AT FICKEWIRTH BENEFITS ADVISORS<br />
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We Make<br />
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HONORING<br />
THOSE WHO SERVE.<br />
Congratulations<br />
TO THE HONOREES OF THE 22ND ANNUAL<br />
<strong>ALADS</strong> <strong>ALADS</strong><br />
Empower is proud to help County of Los Angeles<br />
employees reach their retirement goals.<br />
<strong>Awards</strong> <strong>Awards</strong><br />
“EMPOWER” and all associated logos and product names are trademarks of Empower Annuity Insurance Company of America.<br />
©2024 Empower Annuity Insurance Company of America. All rights reserved. RO1702365-0721<br />
Falck is honored to work alongside<br />
the Deputy Sheriffs of Los Angeles<br />
County and congratulates the awardees<br />
for their courageous acts of duty.
Proudly Salutes Tonight’s Honorees.<br />
Thank You For Your Service!<br />
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Federally<br />
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<strong>Awards</strong> Recipients!<br />
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You Protect Us.<br />
We Are Proud To<br />
Return The Favor<br />
You wear your bulletproof vest for protection, just in case, because it’s what<br />
you can do to prevent injury. You prepare for the worst, and hope for the best.<br />
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE <strong>ALADS</strong><br />
AWARDS BANQUET HONOREES!<br />
Thank you to the <strong>ALADS</strong> Board of Directors and the <strong>ALADS</strong> Insurance Trust<br />
for allowing Body Scan International to provide our state-of-the-art preventive<br />
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“Serving Americas’ Finest Public Safety Organizations”<br />
The Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs<br />
Peace Officers Research<br />
Association of California<br />
San Diego Police Officer’s Association<br />
Los Angeles Police Department<br />
Association of<br />
Orange County Deputy Sheriffs<br />
Los Angeles County Fire Fighters<br />
Riverside Sheriffs’ Association<br />
BODY SCAN INTERNATIONAL 877-274-5577 WWW.BODYSCANINTERNATIONAL.COM
National Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association (AFL–CIO)<br />
Honoring Those Who Serve &Appreciation to Our Great Affiliate<br />
M.E.B.A. – “In Peace & War since 1875”<br />
Richard Doherty, Branch Agent<br />
1891 North Gaffey St., Unit #221 – San Pedro, CA 90731 • (310) 548-7358<br />
losangeles@mebaunion.org – www.mebaunion.org<br />
Join the Movement:<br />
Become a Member City or Associate Member Today!<br />
Networking Opportunities<br />
Advocacy Support<br />
Access to Connections<br />
Affordable Membership<br />
Educational Opportunities<br />
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CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF SERVICE TO SAFETY PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES<br />
Our firm of 15 attorneys and over 50 support staff are dedicated to professional, personal service.<br />
WORKERS<br />
COMPENSATION<br />
State Bar Certified Specialists<br />
DISABILITY<br />
RETIREMENT<br />
FOR SAFETY MEMBERS<br />
PERSONAL<br />
INJURY<br />
We have successfully represented<br />
over 35,000 safety members.<br />
Our representation continues long<br />
after your case is concluded since<br />
your right to a lifetime medical care<br />
may always be challenged.<br />
We have a pension department that<br />
specializes in the area and have<br />
successfully obtained disability<br />
pension for thousands of safety<br />
personnel under PERS, County<br />
1937 Retirement Act and other<br />
county and city systems.<br />
(818) 703–6000<br />
Our personal injury department has<br />
successfully litigated or tried of<br />
5,000 claims for automobile<br />
injuries, products liability, medical<br />
malpractice and other negligence<br />
areas.<br />
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Serving Ventura, Los Angeles, and Orange Counties<br />
Making a false or fraudulent workers’ compensation claim is a felony subject to up to five years in prison or<br />
a fine up to $50,000.ºº or double the value of the fraud, whichever is greater, or both imprisonment and fine.
CARING.<br />
COMMUNITY.<br />
Celebrating <strong>ALADS</strong> and a generation<br />
of partnership.<br />
Shawn Braun<br />
Regional Sales Director<br />
Shawn.Braun@rsli.com<br />
Direct: (949) 309-5965 Cell: (626) 590-4947
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THE GIBBONS FIRM, PC<br />
Attorneys at Law<br />
835 Wilshire Boulevard, 5 th Floor<br />
Los Angeles, CA 90017<br />
Phone: (323) 591–6000<br />
Email: Egibbons@thegibbonsfirm.com<br />
Attorney Elizabeth Gibbons, and all of the staff<br />
at The Gibbons Firm, congratulate the<br />
2024 <strong>ALADS</strong> Award Winners!<br />
Elizabeth has proudly represented <strong>ALADS</strong> members for 34 years in investigations, arbitrations and Civil Service<br />
hearings, as well as before the Superior Court in petitions for writs of administrative mandamus and other matters.<br />
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Needs Your Support!<br />
alads c.a.r.e.s. foundation<br />
has donated more than<br />
$2 million to members<br />
and their families.<br />
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<strong>ALADS</strong> CARES Foundation<br />
Immediate Need Campaign<br />
$10,864 raised of $25,000 goal • 131 donations<br />
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Board of Directors<br />
Richard Pippin<br />
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Thomas Ferguson<br />
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Julian Stern<br />
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John Perez<br />
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