Burleson Police Awards Banquet

The Burleson Department held its annual awards banquet on February 20, 2018 at the Villagio Resort, honoring BPD staff for their outstanding service in 2017. Honors were given for Officer, Civilian, Supervisor, and Rookie of the Year, as well as the Ofelia Blair Award recognizing outstanding character. In addition, staff received Service Awards, Meritorious Conduct, Police Commendations, and two officers were recognized for Medal of Valor.

Thank you to the Burleson Police Foundation and our sponsors for making the banquet a great success! Pictures courtesy of Collin Gregory.

Receiving service awards recognizing five years of service were Officer Louis Giddings, Officer Andrew Prieskorn and Telecommunications Specialist Philip Lewis (not pictured)

Receiving service awards recognizing ten years of service was Detective Cameron Pilgrim. Not pictured are Sergeant Jae Berg, and Sherra Hawpe.

Receiving service awards recognizing fifteen years of service were Officer Tom Catron and Mike Alley. Not pictured is Sergeant Don Adams.

Receiving service awards recognizing twenty years of service was Officer John Brackett.

Receiving service award recognizing twenty-five years of service was Officer Johnny Schumacher.

Receiving service award recognizing thirty years of service was Lisa Pollard.

Receiving the Meritorious Conduct Award recognizing outstanding contributions to the department that have long-term impact on our operations were Sergeant Shelly Henken, Officer John-Mark Dicke, and Alex Schneider.

Receiving Police Commendation Awards recognizing highly commendable conduct were Officer’s James McClure, Dylon Kinney, Clint Thompson (not pictured), Andrew Prieskorn, Telecommunications Specialists Cortney Manker (not pictured), Wylene Landrum, Rachel Cox, Jamie Harmon (not pictured), Sergeant Don Adams (not pictured), Officers Jason Tauch, Joey McDonald, and Brandon Lyman (not pictured).