After a two-year absence attributed to COVID, the Del Norte Law Enforcement Administration (LEADN) honored its own at Crescent Elk Middle School on Thursday evening. More than 100 people, mostly family members, watched on from the audience as law enforcement officials were honored.
Recognized for exemplary service in benefiting the public, often times without thanks and appreciation, those who toil in law enforcement careers do so in dangerous conditions. The job is more than challenging.
LEADN and its member agencies honor all its dedicated officers and employees and spotlighted the following for 2022-23
Del Norte Sheriff
Deputy Dylan Balch, investigations and Search and Rescue Coordinator, Kristen Debacker-Boss, dispatch/communications, Deputy Elias Amezcua, Sgt. Sarah Asbury, Search and Rescue, John Williams, SAR Correctional Officer Charlotte Fakier, Correctional Officer Anthony Garcia, Correctional Officer Kayleah Davis, Correctional Officer Shana Johnson
Crescent City Police
Officer of the year Daniel Sanders, community service Magnolia Valero, investigations, Ethan Miller.
Yurok Tribal Police
Chief Greg O’Rourke, Officer James Kleinhans, Sgt. Brian Donohue.
Del Norte Probation
Ben Valley, Noah Chankin, Lance Vannorsdale, Becky Barlow.
California Highway Patrol
Daniel Ward