Award Ceremony Recap 2025 (NR101-25mp)
Posted: 26 Nov 2025, 16:38
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Los Santos Police Department
Los Santos, San Andreas


Los Santos: On November 23rd, 2025, the Los Santos Police Department hosted its fifth award ceremony, but its first as a joint Law Enforcement award ceremony with the Los Santos County Sheriff's Department. Spearheaded and organised by Officer Mark Payne of the Media Relations Division, the ceremony occurred with the assistance of Police Administrator Ally Jean, Lieutenant Jamie Lockwood, Police Supervisors, Command Staff and Staff Officers.
We extend our gratitude to Refresh Catering for the catering services provided to all attendees. Refresh Catering have shown considerable reliability over the last years at multiple LSPD events, and have become a staple in achieving the success of this ceremonial event for officers.
This release shall serve as a recap of the award ceremony of 2025, highlighting all awards issued to employees of the Los Santos Police Department
Awards covered in this press release will not be organised in any particular order.

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AWARD CEREMONY 2025 ATTENDANCE AWARD
"Awarded to those who have attended the joint Law Enforcement Award Ceremony on the 23rd of November, 2025."
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BASIC PATROL OFFICER AWARD
"Awarded to those who have served as a member of a General Operations Patrol Division for a total of 3 months."
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MERITORIOUS PATROL OFFICER AWARD
"Awarded to those who have served as a member of a General Operations Bureau Patrol Division for a total of 6 months, during which the Officer has shown a consistent effort made to their duties as a patrol officer."
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DISTINGUISHED PATROL OFFICER AWARD
"Awarded to those who have shown continuous commitment to a General Operations Bureau Patrol Division over prolonged periods of time, during which the Officer has shown great effort towards the division."
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COMMENDATION RIBBON
"Awarded to Officers who have shown commitment to their duties and the public, and have received 1 commendation from the general public, reviewed at the discretion of Internal Affairs and the Office of the Chief of Police."
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3 MONTHS SERVICE AWARD
"Awarded to those who have served the Los Santos Police Department for a total of 3 months."
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6 MONTHS SERVICE AWARD
"Awarded to those who have served the Los Santos Police Department for a total of 6 months."
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9 MONTHS SERVICE AWARD
"Awarded to those who have served the Los Santos Police Department for a total of 9 months."
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32 MONTHS SERVICE AWARD
"Awarded to those who have served the Los Santos Police Department for a total of 32 months."
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DETECTIVE RIBBON
"Awarded to those who have become a member of the Detective Team after having successfully passed their Detective Training Program."
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DETECTIVE RECOGNITION AWARD
"Awarded to those who show exemplary conduct whilst performing divisional duties for the Detective Bureau."
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DETECTIVE SUPPORT COMMENDATION RIBBON
"Awarded to those who have shown continuous commitment to the Detective Services Group's Detective Support Unit over prolonged periods of time, during which the Officer has shown great effort towards the unit."
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K9 COMMENDATION RIBBON
"Awarded to those who have shown continuous commitment to the Metropolitan Division's K9 Platoon over prolonged periods of time, during which the officer has shown great administrative effort towards the unit."
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SPECIAL WEAPONS AND TACTICS COMMENDATION RIBBON
"Awarded to those who have shown continuous commitment to the Metropolitan Division's D Platoon over prolonged periods of time, during which the offer has shown great effort towards the unit."
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SPECIAL WEAPONS AND TACTICS VETERAN RIBBON
"Awarded to those who have shown exemplary effort and dedication to the Metropolitan Division's D Platoon, and have achieved the position of Senior SWAT Officer."
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AIR SUPPORT COMMENDATION RIBBON
"Awarded to those who have shown continuous commitment to the Air Support Division over prolonged periods of time, during which the officer has shown great effort towards the division."
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TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT COMMENDATION RIBBON
"Awarded to those who have shown continuous commitment to a Traffic Division over prolonged periods of time, during which the Officer has shown great effort towards the division."
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TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT VETERN RIBBON
"Awarded to those who have served as a member of a Traffic Division for a total of 6 months, during which the Officer has shown a consistent effort made to their duties as a traffic officer."
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TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT RIBBON
"Awarded to those who have served as a member of the Traffic Enforcement Division for a total of 2 months."
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SHOTGUN CARDE RIBBON
"Awarded to any LSPD officer who is qualified to use a Remington 870P shotgun through the certification and training program of the Training Division."
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COMMUNITY AFFAIRS VETERN RIBBON
"Awarded to those who have served as a Media Relations Officer within the Media Relations Division's Community Affairs Section for a total of 6 months, during which the Officer has shown a consistent effort made to the section."
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EXEMPLARY MEDIA RELATIONS COMMENDATION AWARD
"Awarded to those who have shown exemplary effort with the Media Relations Division, helping organize events and consistently assisting with any of the roles required within the division."
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MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD
"The Meritorious Service Medal is bestowed upon Officers who have performed noteworthy service in any capacity with the Los Santos Police Department. Qualifying service for the award of the medal can be for distinctive meritorious achievement and service, acts of courage involving no voluntary risk of life, or sustained meritorious performance of duty."
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ADMINISTRATION COMMENDATION AWARD
"Awarded to those who have shown exemplary effort with administrative work in the Department, either with optional paperwork or divisional paperwork."
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FIREARMS AND LICENSING RIBBON
"Awarded to those who have served as a member of the Firearms and Licensing Division for a total of 2 months."
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PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD
"The Los Santos Police Public Service Medal is bestowed upon Officers that perform a great public service."
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EXEMPLARY FIELD TRAINING OFFICER COMMENDATION AWARD
"Awarded to those who have shown exemplary effort with the Field Training Program, consistently keeping up with officers who require their training and doing so at a very high standard."
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BASIC POLICE TRAINING RIBBON
"Awarded to those who have served as an Academy Instructor in the Basic Training Division for a total of 3 months."
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COMMAND DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
"The Los Santos Police Command Distinguished Service Medal is bestowed upon Command Officers for continual determination and success after serving as a Command Officer for a prolonged period of time."
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EXEMPLARY INSTRUCTOR COMMENDATION AWARD
"Awarded to those who have shown exemplary effort with either the Academy or Training Division, consistently ensuring the smooth transition of all the officers involved."
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MERITORIOUS LEADERSHIP AWARD
"The Meritorious Leadership Medal is bestowed upon Officers who have performed noteworthy service in any capacity with the Los Santos Police Department in the leadership of other Los Santos Police Officers. Meritorious service or achievement in either dangerous & stressful field situations or administrative non-field situations based on sustained performance or specific achievement of a superlative nature."
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LIBERTY AWARD
"The Liberty Award is presented and awarded to officers who exemplify the highest standards of ethical policing, and demonstrate unwavering integrity, moral courage, and accountability, and recognizes those who uphold the rule of law with fairness, impartiality, and commitment to ethical conduct."
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STAFF OFFICER RECOGNITION AND EXCELLENCE MEDAL
"The Staff Officer Recognition and Excellence Medal is a high form of honor and recognition that can be bestowed upon Officers of the Los Santos Police Department when the excellence of their duties, completion of their tasks, or general efforts are recognized by Staff Officers."
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HONORARY RETIREMENT AWARD
"Awarded to Officers who have retired from the Los Santos Police Department but have, during their career, contributed to the Department through notable or excellent service, whether through divisional or general duties."
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GOVERNMENT AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
"The Government Award of Excellence is the highest form of recognition awarded to officials by a Director of the San Andreas State Government. This award is given to officials who have demonstrated great dedication and effort to their bureau(s) and have gone above and beyond their duties and tasks. This award may also be granted to civilian or law enforcement individuals by a member of the Board of Governors."
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In addition to the aforementioned awards, the Los Santos Police Department also announced the advancement of two officers among their ranks, seeing the advancements of Lieutenant I Jamie Lockwood to Lieutenant II and Lieutenant I Lance Sage to Lieutenant II.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all officers and employees who received an award or advancement during the ceremony and thank them for their continued service and dedication to not only the Los Santos Police Department but the City of Los Santos.

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Los Santos, San Andreas
News Release

NR101-25mp
November 26, 2025
Award Ceremony Recap 2025

Los Santos: On November 23rd, 2025, the Los Santos Police Department hosted its fifth award ceremony, but its first as a joint Law Enforcement award ceremony with the Los Santos County Sheriff's Department. Spearheaded and organised by Officer Mark Payne of the Media Relations Division, the ceremony occurred with the assistance of Police Administrator Ally Jean, Lieutenant Jamie Lockwood, Police Supervisors, Command Staff and Staff Officers.
We extend our gratitude to Refresh Catering for the catering services provided to all attendees. Refresh Catering have shown considerable reliability over the last years at multiple LSPD events, and have become a staple in achieving the success of this ceremonial event for officers.
This release shall serve as a recap of the award ceremony of 2025, highlighting all awards issued to employees of the Los Santos Police Department
Awards covered in this press release will not be organised in any particular order.

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AWARD CEREMONY 2025 ATTENDANCE AWARD
"Awarded to those who have attended the joint Law Enforcement Award Ceremony on the 23rd of November, 2025."
- All employees of the Los Santos Police Department, Los Santos County Sheriff's Department, special guests, among others who were in attendance will be issued an Award Ceremony 2025 Attendance Award to commemorate the fifth award ceremony of the Department, and the first joint Law Enforcement award ceremony.

BASIC PATROL OFFICER AWARD
"Awarded to those who have served as a member of a General Operations Patrol Division for a total of 3 months."
Mason Lee
Cliff Ryder
David Loan
Nathan Callen
Lucas Caffrey
Jonny Zing
Alastair Stooges
Maeve Nova
Russell Sinclair
Giorgos Papageorgiou
Hugo Romano
Annie Grant
John Bombadil
Felix Solomons
Jordan Woka
Adrianna Hill
Zack Armani
Cole Brooks
Jake Kett
Matthew Henderson
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Cliff Ryder
David Loan
Nathan Callen
Lucas Caffrey
Jonny Zing
Alastair Stooges
Maeve Nova
Russell Sinclair
Giorgos Papageorgiou
Hugo Romano
Annie Grant
John Bombadil
Felix Solomons
Jordan Woka
Adrianna Hill
Zack Armani
Cole Brooks
Jake Kett
Matthew Henderson

MERITORIOUS PATROL OFFICER AWARD
"Awarded to those who have served as a member of a General Operations Bureau Patrol Division for a total of 6 months, during which the Officer has shown a consistent effort made to their duties as a patrol officer."
Carl Jacobs
Mark Payne
Donnie Kett
George Pinkerton
Mason Lee
Cliff Ryder
John Bombadil
Felix Solomons
Jordan Woka
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Mark Payne
Donnie Kett
George Pinkerton
Mason Lee
Cliff Ryder
John Bombadil
Felix Solomons
Jordan Woka

DISTINGUISHED PATROL OFFICER AWARD
"Awarded to those who have shown continuous commitment to a General Operations Bureau Patrol Division over prolonged periods of time, during which the Officer has shown great effort towards the division."
Phillip Mahone
Carl Jacobs
Donnie Kett
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Carl Jacobs
Donnie Kett

COMMENDATION RIBBON
"Awarded to Officers who have shown commitment to their duties and the public, and have received 1 commendation from the general public, reviewed at the discretion of Internal Affairs and the Office of the Chief of Police."
Sebastian Knight
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3 MONTHS SERVICE AWARD
"Awarded to those who have served the Los Santos Police Department for a total of 3 months."
Alastair Stooges
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6 MONTHS SERVICE AWARD
"Awarded to those who have served the Los Santos Police Department for a total of 6 months."
Aron Richard
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9 MONTHS SERVICE AWARD
"Awarded to those who have served the Los Santos Police Department for a total of 9 months."
Tom Jaywood
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32 MONTHS SERVICE AWARD
"Awarded to those who have served the Los Santos Police Department for a total of 32 months."
Mark Payne
Sebastian Knight
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Sebastian Knight

DETECTIVE RIBBON
"Awarded to those who have become a member of the Detective Team after having successfully passed their Detective Training Program."
Rondal Olsson
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DETECTIVE RECOGNITION AWARD
"Awarded to those who show exemplary conduct whilst performing divisional duties for the Detective Bureau."
Jordan Blix
Grace Steel
Drew Hollowell
Rondal Olsson
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Grace Steel
Drew Hollowell
Rondal Olsson

DETECTIVE SUPPORT COMMENDATION RIBBON
"Awarded to those who have shown continuous commitment to the Detective Services Group's Detective Support Unit over prolonged periods of time, during which the Officer has shown great effort towards the unit."
Brian Stone
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K9 COMMENDATION RIBBON
"Awarded to those who have shown continuous commitment to the Metropolitan Division's K9 Platoon over prolonged periods of time, during which the officer has shown great administrative effort towards the unit."
Mick Wegman
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SPECIAL WEAPONS AND TACTICS COMMENDATION RIBBON
"Awarded to those who have shown continuous commitment to the Metropolitan Division's D Platoon over prolonged periods of time, during which the offer has shown great effort towards the unit."
Percy Heines
Cody James
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Cody James

SPECIAL WEAPONS AND TACTICS VETERAN RIBBON
"Awarded to those who have shown exemplary effort and dedication to the Metropolitan Division's D Platoon, and have achieved the position of Senior SWAT Officer."
Jamie Lockwood
Cody James
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Cody James

AIR SUPPORT COMMENDATION RIBBON
"Awarded to those who have shown continuous commitment to the Air Support Division over prolonged periods of time, during which the officer has shown great effort towards the division."
Jamie Lockwood
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TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT COMMENDATION RIBBON
"Awarded to those who have shown continuous commitment to a Traffic Division over prolonged periods of time, during which the Officer has shown great effort towards the division."
Isabella Cavallera
Drew Hollowell
Donnie Kett
Cliff Ryder
David Loan
Guilherme Tavares
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Drew Hollowell
Donnie Kett
Cliff Ryder
David Loan
Guilherme Tavares

TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT VETERN RIBBON
"Awarded to those who have served as a member of a Traffic Division for a total of 6 months, during which the Officer has shown a consistent effort made to their duties as a traffic officer."
Isabella Cavallera
Cole Brooks
Lionel Taylor
Mick Wegman
Dale Ashcroft
Austin Reese
Cliff Ryder
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Cole Brooks
Lionel Taylor
Mick Wegman
Dale Ashcroft
Austin Reese
Cliff Ryder

TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT RIBBON
"Awarded to those who have served as a member of the Traffic Enforcement Division for a total of 2 months."
Drew Hollowell
Austin Reese
Cliff Ryder
Luda Pegassi
Zack Armani
Tyrone Turner
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Austin Reese
Cliff Ryder
Luda Pegassi
Zack Armani
Tyrone Turner

SHOTGUN CARDE RIBBON
"Awarded to any LSPD officer who is qualified to use a Remington 870P shotgun through the certification and training program of the Training Division."
Aron Richard
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COMMUNITY AFFAIRS VETERN RIBBON
"Awarded to those who have served as a Media Relations Officer within the Media Relations Division's Community Affairs Section for a total of 6 months, during which the Officer has shown a consistent effort made to the section."
Mark Payne
Jamie Lockwood
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Jamie Lockwood

EXEMPLARY MEDIA RELATIONS COMMENDATION AWARD
"Awarded to those who have shown exemplary effort with the Media Relations Division, helping organize events and consistently assisting with any of the roles required within the division."
Ally Jean
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MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD
"The Meritorious Service Medal is bestowed upon Officers who have performed noteworthy service in any capacity with the Los Santos Police Department. Qualifying service for the award of the medal can be for distinctive meritorious achievement and service, acts of courage involving no voluntary risk of life, or sustained meritorious performance of duty."
Percy Heines
George Hill
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George Hill

ADMINISTRATION COMMENDATION AWARD
"Awarded to those who have shown exemplary effort with administrative work in the Department, either with optional paperwork or divisional paperwork."
Jordan Blix x2
George Hill x2
Zoey Deul x2
Dean Molloy x2
Alaska Sorvanis
Jamie Lockwood x2
Mark Payne
Cyrus Carver
Samuel Martin
Charles Williams
David Loan
Felix Solomons
Grace Steel
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George Hill x2
Zoey Deul x2
Dean Molloy x2
Alaska Sorvanis
Jamie Lockwood x2
Mark Payne
Cyrus Carver
Samuel Martin
Charles Williams
David Loan
Felix Solomons
Grace Steel

FIREARMS AND LICENSING RIBBON
"Awarded to those who have served as a member of the Firearms and Licensing Division for a total of 2 months."
Mark Payne
Matthew Henderson
Alastair Stooges
Madden Miller
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Matthew Henderson
Alastair Stooges
Madden Miller

PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD
"The Los Santos Police Public Service Medal is bestowed upon Officers that perform a great public service."
Elena Flores
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EXEMPLARY FIELD TRAINING OFFICER COMMENDATION AWARD
"Awarded to those who have shown exemplary effort with the Field Training Program, consistently keeping up with officers who require their training and doing so at a very high standard."
Carl Jacobs
Percy Heines
Drew Hollowell
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Percy Heines
Drew Hollowell

BASIC POLICE TRAINING RIBBON
"Awarded to those who have served as an Academy Instructor in the Basic Training Division for a total of 3 months."
Skylar Deul
Messiah Young
Matthew Burns
Don Mozzarella
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Messiah Young
Matthew Burns
Don Mozzarella

COMMAND DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
"The Los Santos Police Command Distinguished Service Medal is bestowed upon Command Officers for continual determination and success after serving as a Command Officer for a prolonged period of time."
Josh Durry
Samuel Martin
Bill Breacher
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Samuel Martin
Bill Breacher

EXEMPLARY INSTRUCTOR COMMENDATION AWARD
"Awarded to those who have shown exemplary effort with either the Academy or Training Division, consistently ensuring the smooth transition of all the officers involved."
Zoey Deul
Phillip Mahone
Skylar Deul
Mark Payne
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Phillip Mahone
Skylar Deul
Mark Payne

MERITORIOUS LEADERSHIP AWARD
"The Meritorious Leadership Medal is bestowed upon Officers who have performed noteworthy service in any capacity with the Los Santos Police Department in the leadership of other Los Santos Police Officers. Meritorious service or achievement in either dangerous & stressful field situations or administrative non-field situations based on sustained performance or specific achievement of a superlative nature."
Cyrus Carver
Alex Sorvanis
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Alex Sorvanis

LIBERTY AWARD
"The Liberty Award is presented and awarded to officers who exemplify the highest standards of ethical policing, and demonstrate unwavering integrity, moral courage, and accountability, and recognizes those who uphold the rule of law with fairness, impartiality, and commitment to ethical conduct."
Elena Flores
Phillipe Sanchez
Jaxon Nash
Dezzy Bala
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Phillipe Sanchez
Jaxon Nash
Dezzy Bala

STAFF OFFICER RECOGNITION AND EXCELLENCE MEDAL
"The Staff Officer Recognition and Excellence Medal is a high form of honor and recognition that can be bestowed upon Officers of the Los Santos Police Department when the excellence of their duties, completion of their tasks, or general efforts are recognized by Staff Officers."
Elena Flores
Phillipe Sanchez
Scott Dunbar
Dezzy Bala
Jaxon Nash
Jessica Nash
Elizabeth Sanchez
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Phillipe Sanchez
Scott Dunbar
Dezzy Bala
Jaxon Nash
Jessica Nash
Elizabeth Sanchez

HONORARY RETIREMENT AWARD
"Awarded to Officers who have retired from the Los Santos Police Department but have, during their career, contributed to the Department through notable or excellent service, whether through divisional or general duties."
Josh Durry
Lex Roth
Victor Einhart
Edward Linton
Tim Havlicek
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Lex Roth
Victor Einhart
Edward Linton
Tim Havlicek

GOVERNMENT AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
"The Government Award of Excellence is the highest form of recognition awarded to officials by a Director of the San Andreas State Government. This award is given to officials who have demonstrated great dedication and effort to their bureau(s) and have gone above and beyond their duties and tasks. This award may also be granted to civilian or law enforcement individuals by a member of the Board of Governors."
Ally Jean
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In addition to the aforementioned awards, the Los Santos Police Department also announced the advancement of two officers among their ranks, seeing the advancements of Lieutenant I Jamie Lockwood to Lieutenant II and Lieutenant I Lance Sage to Lieutenant II.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all officers and employees who received an award or advancement during the ceremony and thank them for their continued service and dedication to not only the Los Santos Police Department but the City of Los Santos.

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69 Sinner Street • Los Santos • San Andreas • 90013
Emergency Hotline: 911 • Public Inquiries • Email: [email protected]
"to protect and to serve"
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