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Corporal Cameron Ricks named Wetumpka Police Department 2025 Officer of the Year
Summary
Crime Stoppers 215-STOP presented Corporal Cameron Ricks with its 2025 Officer of the Year award on April 6, 2026, citing his more than four years of service, varied roles including SWAT and narcotics investigator, and dedication to the community.
Crime Stoppers 215-STOP presented Corporal Cameron Ricks of the Wetumpka Police Department with its 2025 Officer of the Year award on April 6, 2026, in a ceremony attended by city officials and family members.
Tony Garrett, executive director of Crime Stoppers 215-STOP, opened the presentation and introduced retired Lt. Ray Wagner and Jerome Jones, the program’s media manager. Garrett said the award is selective and given sparingly: “This is not something that's likely given out lightly,” he said, adding that the group now serves 36 counties and maintains 130 signed memorandums of understanding.
The release read at the event noted Ricks has served the Wetumpka Police Department for more than four years and has worked in multiple roles, including patrol officer, narcotics investigator, patrol supervisor and certified SWAT officer. It credited him with "outstanding dependability, a strong work ethic, and the highest moral character," and said he “always puts the needs of the department and the community first.”
Garrett said Chief Ed Reeves nominated Ricks; Reeves’s remarks were read aloud at the ceremony. "Corporal Ricks represents the very best of what it means to serve. His professionalism, integrity, and selfless dedication are an inspiration to every member of this department," the nomination said.
Corporal Ricks accepted brief congratulations and thanked the presenters. Garrett presented a commemorative award and a goodie bag that included a Gulf States gift card. Attendees posed for photos with Mayor Willis; Ricks had family members present, including his wife and mother.
Crime Stoppers officials framed the presentation as a rare opportunity to recognize positive service amid the organization’s typical work of soliciting assistance on criminal cases. The program encouraged community recognition of officers who demonstrate sustained professionalism and public service.
The ceremony concluded with Garrett and the Crime Stoppers delegation thanking the department and citizens before departing.
