SB Optimist Club to Recognize 3 SBPD Officers with Kirby Duncan Positive Policing Awards, June 17, 2014
Three Santa Barbara Police officers will be recognized for “particularly positive policing” at an awards luncheon at noon on June 17th at Moby Dick Restaurant on Stearns Wharf, hosted by the Optimist Club of Santa Barbara. The public and news media are invited to attend.
Officer Jon Reyes was nominated by two Santa Barbara Elementary School principals -- Anne Hubbard at Washington Elementary and Celeste Darga at Monroe Elementary. Officer Reyes was praised by for his work in supporting school/parent relations, and in increasing attendance for some children.
Sergeant Ed Olsen was praised by local citizen William Frank for his work with Santa Barbara Restorative Court and in community outreach. Sergeant Olsen “always puts his heart into everything he does,” the nominator said.
Officer Kyle Lowry earned a nomination from local attorney Joe Howell for a special effort in recovering a stolen iPad.
Nominations for the awards were received during March for especially positive contributions by officers of the Santa Barbara Police Department during 2013. A committee of Optimist Club members and a police representative selected the awardees.
The Positive Policing Award of the Optimist Club is named for Kirby Duncan, who served 31 years with the SBPD, rising to the rank of Captain before his retirement in 1989. As a member of the Santa Barbara Optimist Club for many years, Duncan established the Law Enforcement Award to encourage respect for law and recognize exceptional police service.
Chuck Champlin, president of the Santa Barbara Optimist Club, said “We are delighted that this year’s awards will recognize such worthy performances. The entire department stands for excellence and community service. That is seen in this year’s officer nominees.
The Optimist Club welcomes residents who would like to attend the luncheon. The cost of the meal will be $20 which will include a variety of delicious choices plus a beverage. Please reserve a space with a call to (805) 403-2024 or email [email protected].
Chuck Champlin
President, Santa Barbara Optimist Club
Address/Location
Santa Barbara Police Department
215 East Figueroa Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Riley L. Harwood
Public Information Officer
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805-897-2320
