Crime & Safety

Bellevue Police Recognize Officers for Service

The department will hold its annual awards ceremony this Wednesday.

Thirty-eight members of the Bellevue Police Department will be recognized at an annual awards ceremony this Wednesday, May 15.

The program begins at 3 p.m. and will be held in the Bellevue City Hall council chambers, 450 110th Ave. NE.

The following individuals will be honored:

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Officer of the Year: Detective Ellen Inman
Staff Support Employee of the Year: Forensic Technician Brian Orr

Police Life Saving Awards

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Officer Scott Montgomery
Officer Casey Hiam
Officer Ben Richey
Officer Shannon Leahy
Officer Matt Trizuto
Officer David Finney
Corporal Andrew Popochock
Officer John Nourse
Officer Brian Schafer

Commanders Awards    

Police Support Officer Orlin VanWieringen
Lt. David Sellers
Lt. Travess Forbush
Detective Jerry Johnson
BPD SRO Unit: Officers Mike Fry, Gary Hromada, John Rohde, Greg Mills, and My Tran

Meritorious Award

Lt. Marcia Harnden

Years of Service Awards

35 Years: Deputy Chief Cherie Baker, Captain Jim Hershey, Detective Molly McBride

30 Years: Officer John Bosseler, Detective Jerry Johnson, Officer John Rohde

25 Years: Major Pat Arpin, Detective Frank Nunnelee, Officer Dave Asheim

20 Years: Lt. Marcia Harnden, Lt. Mark Jordan, Officer Tim Stoutt

15 Years: Officer Brad Knudtsen

5 Years: Corporal Ben Buck, Officer Alina McAnnally, Officer Matt Trizuto


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