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Show Low honors police, volunteers and regional partners at annual awards ceremony
Summary
Show Low City Council and city staff recognized police officers, volunteers and partner agencies for 2024 service during a public awards presentation that included department statistics, multiple commendations and volunteer time totals.
Show Low city leaders and public safety officials presented awards and commendations on Feb. 4, recognizing officers, volunteer units and partner agencies for work during 2024.
The recognition event, held during the City Council meeting, included a review of department activity and several unit and individual awards. City manager (name not specified in transcript) said the department has adopted a “1% better every day” approach and praised officers and staff for improving efficiency and service.
The city’s public safety presentation included year-end statistics presented to the council: 32,126 incidents handled by officers and police aids; 16,052 calls for service to officers; 6,465 traffic stops; 4,598 citations issued; and 1,368 arrests. The communications center handled 66,187 incidents, including 37,750 calls for service and about 21,009 emergency 9-1-1 calls, plus more than 11,000 nonemergency calls. The presentation also noted a public satisfaction score of 4.7 out of 5 on a new feedback platform, SpiderTech.
Mayor and councilors joined city staff in presenting a series of awards and commendations. Units and individuals recognized included: - Community service award: Arizona Rangers, Show Low Company (multiple members named in transcript). - Community service award: Amanda and Scott Landrum (Toys for Tots partnership). - Commendation: Captain Jeffrey Sharp (Arizona Department of Public Safety) for off-duty lifesaving response to a fatal collision on Dec. 6, 2024. - Commendation: Detective Rodney Hall for identifying and apprehending a suspected fentanyl distributor operating near a school. - Commendation: Officer Jamie Clark for developing and maintaining the department K-9 program. - Commendation: Officer Stavros Castillo for stopping a vehicle whose driver was experiencing a medical emergency. - Commendation: Officer Justin Murrell for a traffic stop that led to arrests and recovery of more than $15,000 in stolen property. - Commendation: Records custodian Cassie Meschino for overseeing six major state audits. - Commendation: Priscilla De La Garza (Pinetop-Lakeside Police Department) for coordinating the White Mountain Sirens and Sleigh Bells charity event. - Volunteer of the Year: Beverly Graham (senior patrol; plaque accepted in absentia). - Outstanding Service Award: Robert Chamasco (senior patrol). - Unit citation: Field training officers unit (members listed). - Civilian of the year: Police assistant Austin Skaggs. - Supervisor of the year: Sgt. Allen Rogers. - Dispatcher of the year: Desiree Peace. - Officer of the year: Officer Toby McIntyre. - Chief’s award: Detective James Barber.
City officials repeatedly thanked department staff and volunteers and emphasized community support. The mayor and several council members noted both the operational demands placed on officers by traumatic incidents and the council’s consistent support for department requests.
The presentations concluded with applause and brief council comments thanking officers, volunteers and the families who support them. No formal council action was taken on awards or commendations during the meeting.
