Hollywood Police Department recognizes officers, employees for June–July 2025 service

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — The Hollywood Police Department used the Sept. 3 City Commission meeting to recognize officers and employees for work in June and July 2025.

Chief Jeff Devlin and Deanna Bettaneschi, public information manager for HPD, presented awards and described work that included multi‑state investigative efforts and daily operational excellence.

Notable recognitions announced at the meeting

- A detective working undercover on a multi‑year, multi‑state investigation targeting a prescription‑drug diversion and money‑laundering network was recognized for a case that, according to Chief Devlin, relied on “170 subpoenas, 70 search warrants, which led to the successful arrest across 3 states.” The detective remains unnamed in public to protect undercover status.

- June employee of the month: Traffic Infraction Officer Heather Di Benedetto. Bettaneschi said Di Benedetto stepped into a supervisory role in the body‑worn camera unit and “facilitated a high volume of public record requests.”

- Chief Special Recognition Award: Officer Oscar Rebellido and Officer Dudley Walker were recognized for honor‑guard participation at the Broward County Law Enforcement Memorial; Officer Walker served as event commander and Officer Rebellido as part of the rifle party.

- July Officer of the Month: Officer Cody Anderson. Bettaneschi described an incident on July 7 in which Anderson pursued a vehicle linked to a drive‑by shooting, the vehicle fled, and the officer apprehended a suspect after a foot pursuit; the investigation remains ongoing.

- July employee of the month: Property clerk Danielle Centron. Staff said Centron trained a new employee, introduced a new employee performance review sheet and helped implement new test‑fire procedures allowing HPD to submit casings directly to the ATF.

The commission observed the presentations and took a group photograph of the honorees.