The Issaquah Police Department recently took a moment to honor the standout service of its personnel, with Mayor-Elect Mullet and council members in attendance to show their support, as detailed in a social media post by the department. The awards ceremony highlighted the significant contributions employees have made to both the department and the Issaquah community, spanning a range of accomplishments from lifesaving actions to prosecutorial partnerships.
Among the honorees were Administrative Service Commendation recipients like Felicia Moore, who authored a comprehensive Jail Sergeant Manual, and Officer Cliff Madison, who not only engaged with local businesses to address shoplifting but also, partnered up with Officer Hancock, created resources to enhance the department's response to retail crimes, illustrating a proactive community policing approach, despite this sentence being overly long and in need of punctuation. The accolades continued with the Exceptional Police Initiative Awards, where Officer Burtis's relentless follow-up led to the capture of a dangerous fugitive, and Corporal Holmes's leadership in advanced training programs underscored the department's dedication to improving case outcomes.
It wasn't just bravery during direct enforcement that was recognized, but also the ability to respond to emergencies with precision and compassion. Sergeant Sorenson and Officers Rannow and Warner, along with Corporal Bayler and Officer Smith, were lauded with Lifesaving Awards, the latter pair for their successful administration of CPR and AED usage, which gave a man a fighting chance at survival. Ryan Smith stood out as the Civilian Employee of the Year, bringing her essential technical skills to complex projects, and Detective Sergeant Huberdeau was dubbed Supervisor of the Year for his instrumental role in fostering efficiency and professional growth within his unit.
The night concluded with Detective Corporal Tanner Holmes being named the 2025 Police Officer of the Year for completing an impressive number of complex investigations with a significant filing rate, his work not only contributed to local peace but his involvement in regional task forces showed commitment beyond the city's boundaries his efforts to mentor and develop training programs also received high praise in a sentence that struggled to contain its own clauses. The Issaquah Police Department's post asked the community to join in offering congratulations, acknowledging that the awardees' "commitment, courage, and professionalism make Issaquah a safer, stronger community."
