South Lake Tahoe Police officers to be honored in ceremony

Not only are eight South Lake Tahoe Police Department employees being honored during a ceremony on Thursday, May 14, two K9s will be officially sworn in.

The annual ceremony is held in conjunction with National Peace Officer’s Memorial Week. This year, the awards will be given during part of the City of South Lake Tahoe's 50th Anniversary celebration.

Everyone is invited to attend as the presentations are made in front of the police department. Seating will be available and refreshments will be offered during the reception that immediately follows. The awards will be given at 2 p.m. with the open house starting at 3:30 p.m.

The employee’s receiving recognition at this year’s award ceremony is as follows:

Sergeant Shannon Norrgard – Meritorious Service
Sergeant Shannon Laney – Meritorious Service
Dispatcher Jillian Broadfoot – Distinguished Service
Officer Barry Rider – Distinguished Service
Officer Brian Hannink – Community Service Award
Officer Cory Wilson – MADD Award
Officer Chris Webber – MADD Award
Officer Ross Molesworth - Tahoe Douglas Rotary Community Hero Award

Immediately following the awards, SLTPD will be swearing in K9’s, Quattro and Tara.

As the City of South Lake Tahoe celebrates its 50th Anniversary throughout the year, several local events will be held including, open houses, a History Hunt, time capsule, parade, and an anniversary dinner.

The first 50th Anniversary Open House will be held in conjunction with the SLTPD award ceremony, beginning at 3:30 p.m Children are welcome and will enjoy the static displays as well as ability to talk to officers assigned to special teams such as K9 and SWAT. For anyone who is up for a challenge, the detective division will be hosting scenarios where you can experience being a police officer.

Upcoming 50th Anniversary Open Houses and Events:
Parks & Recreation and History Museum - June 6, 2015
Development Services - July 10, 2015
History Hunt and Time Capsule – TBD August 2015
Parade – September 19, 2015
Fire Department - October 10, 2015
Anniversary Dinner – November 7, 2015
City Hall - November 30, 2015

For more information, visit www.cityofslt.us/50