Statesville Police Department Honors Employees at Annual Awards Ceremony
The Statesville Police Department recently hosted its annual awards ceremony to recognize the dedication, professionalism, and service of its sworn officers and civilian staff.
Mayor Doug Hendrix, members of City Council, department leadership, distinguished guests, and families gathered to celebrate the individuals who go above and beyond each day to serve the Statesville community. The ceremony highlighted career milestones, unit and individual achievements, promotions, and special recognitions from the past year.
Years of Service Milestones
5 Years of Service
Hunter Bell, Daniella Beck, Dakota Brannon, Bryan Whitley, Julie Emory, Bryce York, Scott Long, Kevin Chambers, John Ivarsson, Victoria Reavis and Lee Harris
10 Years of Service
15 Years of Service
John Galliher
20 Years of Service
25 Years of Service
30 Years of Service
Bryan Johnson (not pictured)Officers and Employees of the Year
Officers of the Year
Officer Cristian Aguilar
Officer Joseph DiChiara
Supervisors of the Year
Sergeant Devin Schenz
Sergeant Daniella Beck-Cochran
Civilian of the Year
IT Specialist Ashlyn Bell
Squad and Unit Officers of the Year
A Squad: Joseph DiChiara
B Squad: Melody Jennings (not pictured)
C Squad: Joshua Shoffner
D Squad: Steven Padgett
Community Services: Cristian Aguilar
Investigations: Cynthia Chavez
Traffic Unit: Noah Millsaps (not pictured)
School Resource Officer: Wadrina Ealy
Telecommunicator: Wendy Trotter
2025 Promotions
Assistant Chief
John Galliher
Captain
Garrett Deal
Adam Wilkes
Sergeant
Amy Dyson
David Benge
Corporal
James Findley
Kathleen Pope
Justin Cochran
Telecommunications Supervisor
Anita Vargas (not pictured)
Professional Certifications
Advanced Certificate Recipients
James Castillo
Brandon Koontz
Intermediate Law Enforcement Certificate
Solana Craig
Special Recognition
Outstanding Service Award
Lee Harris
2025 Southside Junior Ambassadors
Makeyal Smith-Jackson, Caylie Ward (not pictured), Zoey Phillips, Tiffany Dubon-Alvarado, and Andrea Ayala (not pictured)
The Statesville Police Department is proud of the hard work, integrity, and commitment these individuals demonstrate every day. Their service strengthens the department and helps keep our community safe.
Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees and their families for this well-deserved recognition.
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