SAVANNAH, GA (December 14, 2016) –The Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department honored dozens of officers and staff members at its latest Years of Service ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 14.
The 75 men and women represented nearly every facet of the police department including patrol officers, investigators, communications officers, special operations personnel, administrative assistants and much more. The ceremony took place at 2:00 p.m. at the SCMPD’s Professional Development Center at 3401 Edwin Street.
Chief of Police Joseph H. Lumpkin, Sr. praised the officers and employees for their dedication to the citizens of this community. “You are the guardians of democracy. You are the ones who make a difference every day in this city and county.” Lumpkin added, “Many of the employees being honored today have served this community for decades and are now helping us lead the way in the 21st century.”
Two employees celebrated their 35th anniversaries with the SCMPD. Four have reached their 30 year milestone. Six will celebrate 25 years of service. Six will celebrate 20 years of service. Seven have reached their 15 year milestone. Twenty-one will celebrate their 10th anniversary. Twenty-nine employees will be recognized for five years of service.
The following employees were honored:
Thirty-Five Years
Sgt. Gene Lawhorn Ms. Nickie Stevens
Thirty Years Maj. Richard Zapal Capt. Terry Shoop Lt. Kenneth Patton Cpl. Grady “Stan” Freeman
Twenty-five Years Sgt. Andrea Williams Star Cpl. Ricky Davis Star Cpl. Joseph Bjnarowicz Cpl. Darlene Jones Cpl. Mark McCartha Ms. Tammy Coley
Twenty Years Lt. Clarence Few Sgt. Joseph Toth Sgt. Tarik Wilson Ms. Jina Ansel Ms. Elizabeth Holmes Star Cpl. Randy Garman
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Fifteen Years Sgt. Aaron Washington Sgt. Raymond Retzer Sgt. Hiram Rivera Cpl. John Gibbs Cpl. Michael Zaragoza Cpl. Mark Willis Ms. Tamika Verdree
Ten Years Sgt. Samuel Hunt Sgt. Samantha Stephens Cpl. Michael Dantzler Cpl. Trevor Kruwel Cpl. Jeremy McKnight Cpl. Romel Petit-Frere Cpl. Chris Petrou Cpl. Barry Ripley Cpl. Gregory Drongowski Cpl. William Newman Cpl. Michael Peplow Cpl. Adina Ripley Cpl. Schiavonne Saunders Ms. Tiffany Camp Ms. Jada Flowers Ms. Beverly Gilbert Ms. Priscilla Marshall Ms. Vernell Mitchell Ms. Elaine Nelson Ms. Ashley Thomas
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Five Years Sgt. Bryony Harris Cpl. Christopher Ameduri Cpl. Benjamin Ferrero Cpl. Cameron Nichols Cpl. Hillary Nielsen Cpl. Rex Pixley APO Perneacia Banks APO Abby Brown APO Andre Cureton APO David Lane APO Esvin Menendez APO Nassiff Nelson APO Megan Nelson Ms. Jennifer Betrand Ms. Shanae Cross Ms. Belinda Enfinger Ms. Rasheita Gardner Ms. Marilyn Grant Ms. Kidada Hamilton Ms. Kristin Hardy Ms. Yolanda Howard Ms. Chiquita Jones Ms. Monique Knight-Wilson Ms. Danielle Lawson Ms. Johnna Lawson Mr. Maurice Lee, Sr. Ms. Sade Nesbit Ms. Talibah Onyebuchi Ms. Tamara Salley
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