Garner Police Department Annual Report 2018 Published July 2019 | Page 26

SIGNIFICANT EDUCATIONAL
AND TRAINING ACHIEVEMENTS
Skyler Reeve received his certificate for completing
the Pedestrian Accident Reconstruction training.
The following personnel successfully completed
significant education and/or training programs:
Andrew Bauer was selected and completed Field
Training Officer school.
Judy Benitez received her Intermediate Law
Enforcement Certificate. Judy also received her
USPCA K-9 Certification.
Joe Binns earned his National Instructor
Certification from the International Association
of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and
Training.
Ryan Egan completed the West Point Leadership
Program through Methodist University in April
2018.
Chad Gorman completed General Instructor
School.
K9 Falcon (Sonny Roberson-handler) received the
Police Dog 1 and Police Dog 2 certifications.
K9 Holston (Scott Klein-handler) received the
Police Dog 1 and Police Dog 2 certifications.
Frank Hughes was selected and completed Field
Training Officer school.
Patrick Lee received his
Enforcement Certificate.
Intermediate
Law
K9 Macky (Greg Holding-handler) received the
Police Dog 1 and Police Dog 2 certifications.
Patrick McGuire received his Motorcycle for Law
Enforcement Certificate.
Michael Medlin received his Advanced Law
Enforcement Certificate.
K9 Skubi (Judy Benitez-handler) received the
Police Dog 1 and Police Dog 2 certifications.
Lorie Smith completed the Federal Bureau of
Investigations National Academy in September
2018.
Bobby Wilder received his Intermediate Law
Enforcement Certificate.
Adam Wolfe was selected and completed Field
Training Officer school. Adam also completed
the Traffic Enforcement & Investigation
Certificate Program through The North Carolina
Justice Academy. Adam received his certificate
for completing the Pedestrian Accident
Reconstruction training.
OTHER RECOGNITIONS
Eric Ankarstran was honored by the American
Legion and VFW for his service to our country, as
well as his service as a Garner Police Officer.
Judy Benitez was awarded a Department
Commendation for her outstanding efforts and
willingness to exhaust all leads to close out multiple
cases of larceny from motor vehicle.
Frank Hughes received the Meritorious Conduct
Award for providing first aid and CPR to a stabbing
victim.
Cameron Hutchens was Top Shot for the
department.
Mitchell Lanphier was presented a CIT award for
his work with the Crisis Intervention Program in
Garner.
Nathan Price received his Intermediate Law
Enforcement Certificate. Patrick Lee was selected as the “Rob Apple Officer
of the Year” by his peers. Patrick was recognized
by the American Society for Industrial Security
with a Legion of Excellence Award. Patrick was
recognized by the “Garner First Responders
Organization” for his outstanding service to the
citizens of Garner.
Brian McLean was presented a CIT award for his
work with the Crisis Intervention Program in Garner.
Ethan Ramsey received his Basic Radar Certification. Will Simpson was recognized by the Exchange
Walter Myer completed General Instructor School.
Kevin Pena completed General Instructor School.
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