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Award Recipients Detective of the Year: DETECTIVE EDWARD IBARRA Detective Eduardo Ibarra has served the department for 24 years. Detective Ibarra is assigned to the Investigations Bureau - Special Investigative. He has served there since 2005. Detective Ibarra investigates offi cer-involved shootings, deaths in custody, and assaults on police offi cers and security guards. He also instructs outside agencies and teaches interrogation techniques at the federal law enforcement-training center. Eddie Ibarra received fi ve certifi cates of merits, 93 commendations and one police commendation award. Non-Sworn Employee of the Year: CRIME TECHNICIAN JOANN ANAYA The James Taylor Non-Sworn Employee of the Year award is in memory of Chief Helicopter Pilot and Reserve Offi cer James “Chuck” Taylor, who passed away in 1984 from a helicopter crash. This award is given to recognize one of the 550 non-sworn employees of the police department and their dedication to the police profession. Joann Anaya is currently assigned to the Northwest Investigative Unit and has 21 years of departmental service. Joann Anaya has processed 10,045 cases during that time, she reviews cases to develop suspect information or criminal patterns to recover stolen property. Joann Anaya also processes approximately 83 cases per year and has recovered approximately $1,359,944.00 in stolen property. 16