On Nov. 14 Culver City Police Chief Scott Bixby, Command staff and other members of the Police Department attended the graduation of the department’s newest police officers.
After 18 weeks of rigorous and intense training under the guidance of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Academy, Officers Steven Locke, Agustin Delgado, and Shawn Watkins all graduated in the top 10 percent of their graduating class.
Just a few days later, on Nov. 19, Chief Bixby and the Command staff honored the Culver City Reserve Police Officers during the department’s annual awards ceremony.
The following officers were presented with the following awards: Officer Chris Ng received the Distinguish Service Medal for his outstanding work over a long period of time. Officers Corey Markus and Mark Hoffman received a Sustained Superiority Award for their outstanding service during the past year.
Officers Chris Ng and Lance Ordin received entrance into the 500 Hour Club, which means they volunteered more than 500 hours during the past year. Officer Tom Ghyzcy received his 30-year service pin, while Officers Dave Gushansky and Dennis Carriero received their 20-year service pins.
The Culver City Police Department consists of 105 sworn officers, 21 reserve officers and 50 professional staff dedicated to providing the highest level of police service to the residents, businesses, and visitors of Culver City. Led by Chief Scott Bixby, the Culver City Police Department continues to help make Culver City one of the safest cities in California.