May 10 through May 16, 2009

On October 1, 1962 John F. Kennedy was President of the United States and the 87th United States Congress which was in session at the time authorized the President to proclaim the week in which May 15 occurs as Police Week "in recognition of the service given by the men and women who, night and day, stand guard in our midst to protect us through enforcement of our laws". During this week throughout the Country and in Peoria we honor Peace Officers who died or became disabled while acting in the line of duty. It is a time we hold memorial services for those persons and their families, a time we promote to the public what we do via displays and interaction, a time we honor the men and women in the Law Enforcement and Public Safety Community, and a time we honor citizens who have given exceptional assistance so we could carry out our duties to the best of our abilities.

On May 13, 2009 during Police Week, the following awards were presented:

Citizens - Distinguished Service Award
Brittany Parlier
David Mark Leiby

Non Commissioned - Distinguished Service
Julie Carr and Jeanette Morse - City of Peoria ECC Dispatchers
Jerry Nau - FBI Special Agent
Debbie Gaught - Administrative Specialist III / Criminal Investigations Division
Carl Niemeier - Parking Enforcement Officer

Non Commissioned - Civilian of the Year
Lil Hoskins

Commissioned - Lifesaving / Valor
Officer John McCavitt
Officer Ty Piercy
Officer Gene VanAntwerp

Commissioned - Distinguished Serivce
Officer John Mattern
Officer Brock Lavin
Officer Brian Terry
Lieutenant Thomas Burke
Detective Shawn Meeks
Detective Ruth Sandoval
Officer Jason Spanhook
Officer Brett Lawrence
Officer Nicholas Mason
Officer Christopher White
Lieutenant Elizabeth Buck
Officer Candice Fillpot
Officer Brian Sylvester
Officer John Couve
Officer Phil Mahan

Commissioned - Police Duty
Officer John Rodgers III

Commissioned - Combat Valor
Officer Sean Johnston

American Legion Meritorious Award
Sergeant Kenneth Boddie

Police Officer of the Year
Officer Loren Marion III