Our success as an organization depends on our partnerships with the community. So each year, we honor community members, businesses and other agencies that help Tampa Police officers reduce crime and improve the quality of life for our citizens.

The Tampa Police Department held its 2010 Annual Awards Ceremony on April 21, 2010. 

Mayor Pam Iorio and Chief Jane Castor presented the following awards:

2009 Officer of the Year Master Patrol Officer David Shepler Sr.

2009 Employee of the Year Thomas Gonzalez

Chief's Business Appreciation Award

Chief's Community Partnership of the Year Gasparilla Educational Outreach

Major David Fairbanks Memorial Award Detective Rick Landry

Reserve Officer of the Year Reserve Officer John Thararuck

Community Policing Award Officer Jason Lindemann

Civilian Volunteers Assisting Police (CVAP) Volunteer of the Year Bruce Osborn

Citizen of the Year Jennifer Currie Bellomo

Bell / Childers Memorial Award A. Wayne Chalu