Recognizing Heroic Officers & Community Citizens

Every year the Peace Officers Association of Ventura County honors acts of bravery, heroism and service by department personnel and community citizens. These exemplary individuals and organizations receive recognition at the POAVC’s annual Medal of Valor Awards Ceremony.
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL
Honoring an officer killed in the line-of-duty, posthumously awarded to the officer’s family.

MEDAL OF VALOR
Extraordinary bravery, above and beyond the call of duty, where risk of life actually existed and the officer was aware of such risk; where failure to take such action would not justify censure.

MEDAL OF MERIT
An act of heroism, beyond that expected, performed at great personal risk with the intent of saving life and/or property; an act of outstanding service, or performance, requiring extreme tenacity and devotion to duty.

UNIT CITATION AWARD
Annual award honoring exemplary achievement by a recognized law enforcement unit within Ventura County.

MEDAL OF MERIT
An act of heroism, beyond that expected, performed at great personal risk with the intent of saving life and/or property; an act of outstanding service, or performance, requiring extreme tenacity.

CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION
Acts of bravery in aiding, or attempting to aid, another citizen or an officer, rendering necessary assistance to save life or property; outstanding acts of community service resulting in saving of life or property.

EXCELSIOR AWARD
Award honoring extraordinary support of law enforcement by a citizen or organization.

NOMINATE A HERO TODAY!

The Peace Officers Association of Ventura County (POAVC) is proud to recognize the dedication, courage, and service of our peace officer award recipients. These individuals have demonstrated exceptional honor, valor, and courage, making a lasting impact on our communities. As you review the list of recipients by year, know that these officers embody the true spirit of service and sacrifice. They remind us daily that there are heroes among us, standing ready to protect and serve.

2024
  • Amy Ward – VCSO – Merit
  • Ryan Littlewood – VCSO – Merit
  • Milton Mendoza – VCSO – Merit
  • Robert Medina – VCSO – Merit
2023
  • Brian Winter – CHP – Merit
  • Ryan Ayers – CHP – Valor
  • Dan Chisholm – CHP – Valor
  • Mike Neuner – CHP – Valor
2021
  • Jack Ortega – Ventura PD – Valor
  • Ramon Casas – VCSO – Valor
  • Ashley Hetzel – Ventura PD – Merit
  • Tristan Cullum – Ventura PD – Merit
2020
  • Bakari Myers – Oxnard PD – Merit
  • Tom Rawlings – Oxnard PD – Merit
  • Eric Alinaya – Oxnard PD – Merit
  • Jamea Kitka – Oxnard PD – Merit
  • Ryan Locker – Oxnard PD – Merit
  • Todd Johnson – Oxnard PD – Merit
  • Jared Schmelter – Oxnard PD – Merit
  • Rick Marquez – Oxnard PD – Merit
  • Zack Styles – Oxnard PD – Merit
  • Alex Smith – Oxnard PD – Merit
  • Richard Bell – Oxnard PD – Merit
  • Alma Romero – Oxnard PD – Merit
  • Steve Eckman – Oxnard PD – Merit
  • Rob Caston – Oxnard PD – Merit
2019
  • David Cowan – Simi Valley PD – Valor
  • James Wismar – Simi Valley PD – Valor
2018
  • Ron Helus – VCSO – Valor, Distinguished Service
  • Todd Barrett – CHP – Valor
  • Kevin Alldredge – VCSO – Merit
  • Steven Manley – VCSO – Merit
  • Preston Furukawa – VCSO – Merit
  • Chris Martin – Simi Valley PD – Merit
  • Alex Smith – Oxnard PD – Merit
  • Corbin Hames – Oxnard PD – Merit
  • Jake Hain – Ventura PD – Merit
2016
  • Carey Everhart – Oxnard PD – Valor
  • Aric Almunger – Ventura PD – Merit
  • Brandon Conger – Ventura PD – Merit
  • James Dillard – Ventura PD – Merit
  • Fabian Gutierrez – Ventura PD – Merit
  • Mark Knackstedt – Ventura PD – Merit
  • Terry Medina – Ventura PD – Merit
2015
  • Bogdan Vysochin – CHP – Valor
  • Jason Kohagen – Ventura PD – Valor
  • Matthew Baumann – Ventura PD – Valor 
  • Danielle Delpit – VCSO – Valor
  • Mark Burgess – VCSO – Valor
  • Scott Reeder – VCSO – Valor
  • Erik Stadler – VCSO – Valor
  • Maria Esparza – VCPA – Valor 
  • Jared McCoy – CHP – Merit
  • Matthew Askins – CHP – Merit
  • Christopher Martin – Simi Valley PD – Merit
  • Tom Carney – Simi Valley PD – Merit
  • Michael Acquarelli – Ventura PD – Valor
  • Michael Anselmo – Ventura PD – Valor
  • James Brittle – Ventura PD – Valor
  • Nicholas Davy – Ventura PD – Valor
  • Jacob Fowler – Ventura PD – Valor
  • Von Gilbert – Ventura PD – Valor
  • Edward Kasper – Ventura PD – Valor
  • Trenner Marchetti – Ventura PD – Valor
  • Miguel Martinez – Ventura PD – Valor
2014
  • Yevhen “Eugene” Kostiuchenko – VCSO –Distinguished Service
  • Bryan Palmer – Ventura PD – Valor
  • Edward McCain – Ventura PD – Valor
  • Danielle Delpit – VCSO – Valor
  • Brian Dent – VCSO – Valor
  • Dwight Thompson – Simi Valley PD – Valor
  • Travis Coffey – Simi Valley PD – Valor
  • Bob Yoraway – Simi Valley PD – Valor
  • Kenny Brzezinksi – Simi Valley PD –Valor
  • Chris Coulter – Simi Valley PD –Valor
2013
  • Scott Coe – Oxnard PD – Valor
  • Jeff Cowgill – CSUCI PD – Valor
  • Kris Doepking – VC SO – Valor
  • Nicole Gallion – Ventura PD – Valor
  • Greg Guilin – VCSO – Valor
  • William Hutton – VCSO – Valor
  • Chris Johnston – VCSO – Valor
  • Steve Osman – CSUCI PD – Valor
  • Eric Perdue – VCSO – Valor
  • James Tedder – VCSO – Valor
  • Kendra Williams – Ventura PD – Valor
  • Carlos Cendejas – VCSO – Merit
  • Steven Collett – Simi Valley PD – Merit
  • Adam Darough – Simi Valley PD – Merit
  • Pete Freiberg – Port Hueneme PD – Merit
  • Jerardo Gomez – VCSO – Merit
  • Russell Grant – VCSO – Merit
  • Gary Jones – Port Hueneme PD –Merit
  • Joshua Lorencz – Simi Valley PD – Merit
  • Jason Wilkinson – Simi Valley PD – Merit
  • Kevin Lynch – VCSO – Merit
  • Lincoln Purcell – Simi Valley PD – Merit
  • Shawn Throckmorton – Simi Valley PD – Merit
  • Leonardo Vazquez – VCSO – Merit
  • Dave Wareham – VCSO – Merit
2012
  • Hector Ramirez – Santa Paula PD – Valor
  • Scott Varner – Santa Paula PD – Valor
  • Frank Huerta – Santa Paula PD – Valor
  • Damien Shilo – Santa Paula PD – Valor
  • Chad Peplinski – Santa Paula PD – Valor
  • Walter Harper – Simi Valley PD – Merit
2011
  • Robert Brill – Simi Valley PD – Valor
  • Darin Muehler – Simi Valley PD – Valor
  • Dave Hodgson – Simi Valley PD – Valor
  • Brian Young – Simi Valley PD – Valor
  • Kyle Crocker – Simi Valley PD – Valor
  • Traci Salmon – VCSO – Valor
  • Luis Alvarez – VCSO – Valor
  • Mark Burgess – VCSO – Valor
  • Rolland Ogawa – VCSO – Valor
  • Gunnar Dike – VCSO – Valor
  • Chris Loes – VCSO – Valor
  • Jorge Paz – CA Dept. of Fish & Game – Valor
  • Rogelio Nunez – Ventura PD – Merit
  • Cameron Goettsche – Ventura PD – Merit
  • Ryan Smith – Santa Paula PD – Valor
  • Hector Ramirez – Santa Paula PD – Valor
  • Matthew Alonzo – Santa Paula PD – Valor
  • David Keathley – Santa Paula PD – Valor
  • Troyce Reynolds – Santa Paula PD – Valor
  • Paul Spencer – Santa Paula PD – Valor
  • Frank Huerta – Santa Paula PD – Valor
2010
  • David Webster – Ventura PD – Merit
  • Steve Funk – Oxnard PD – Merit
  • Brian Slominski – VCSO – Merit
  • Jennifer Bowie – VCSO – Merit
  • Shannon McElveen – VCSO – Merit
  • Ryan Lindsey – VCSO – Valor
  • John Sanders – VCSO – Valor
2009
  • David Webster – Ventura PD – Merit
2008
  • Robert Shank – Oxnard PD – Merit
  • Rocky Marquez – Oxnard PD – Merit
  • Ricky Marquez – Oxnard PD – Merit
  • Eric Alinaya – Oxnard PD – Merit
  • Jeremy Watson – Santa Paula PD – Merit
  • Deanna Brummett – CHP – Valor
2007
  • Robert Bornet – VCSO – Distinguished Service
  • Jason Brown – USAF Security Police – Valor
  • James Dunsenburi – USAF Security Police – Valor
  • Erick Kuskie – Ventura PD – Valor
  • Eric Vazquez – Ventura PD – Valor
  • David Dickey – Ventura PD – Valor
  • Erick Kuskie – Ventura PD – Valor
  • Eric Vazquez – Ventura PD – Valor
  • David Dickey – Ventura PD – Valor
  • Ed Baldwin – Oxnard PD – Merit
2006
  • Adam Darough – Simi Valley PD – Valor
  • Guy Peach – VCSO – Valor
  • Rich Lamb – Simi Valley PD – Valor
  • Anthony Nagy – VCSO – Valor
  • Cesar Zuniga – Simi Valley PD – Valor
  • David Dickey – Ventura PD – Valor
  • Ryan Hamlin – Simi Valley PD – Valor
  • Tom Carney – Simi Valley PD – Valor
  • Dirk Boon – Ventura PD – Valor
  • Norm Johnson – Los Angeles Probation – Valor
  • Tom Carney – Simi Valley PD – Valor
  • Dirk Boon – Ventura PD – Valor
  • Norm Johnson – Los Angeles Probation- Valor
  • Mike Purdy – Oxnard PD – Valor
  • David Spiker – VCSO – Valor
  • Gene Martinez – VCSO – Merit
  • Jack Ortega – Ventura PD – Merit
  • Jesus Fernandez- Ventura College Police – Merit
  • Robert Ortiz – Ventura PD – Merit
  • Chris Wilson – Ventura PD – Merit
  • Matthew Cain – Ventura PD-Merit
2005
  • William Garvey – VCNF – Distinguished Service
  • Matthew Winter – CHP – Valor
  • Andrew Chapman – CHP – Valor
  • Kevin Orr – CHP – Valor
  • Michael Shaw – CHP – Valor
  • Frank Panza – Simi Valley PD – Valor
  • Greg Buchanan – Simi Valley PD – Valor
  • Steven Wade – VCSO – Valor
  • Kevin Marple – VCSO – Valor
  • Todd Inglis – VCSO – Valor
  • Matthew DeLa Huerta – VCSO –Valor
  • Christine Returra – VCSO – Valor
  • Scott Ramirez – VCSO – Valor
  • Rick Godfrey – VCSO – Valor
  • David Kajiwara – CHP – Valor
  • Donald Scholl – CHP – Valor
  • Jason Kobaly – CHP – Valor
  • Patrick Sears – Ventura PD – Valor
  • Michael Leslie – VCSO – Valor
  • Frank Underlin – VCSO – Valor
  • Luis Alvarez – VCSO – Valor
  • David Brantley – VCSO – Valor
  • Greg Cadman – VCSO – Valor
  • Rafael Meza – VCSO – Valor
  • Jodie King – CSUCI PD – Merit
2004
  • Michael Anselmo – Ventura PD – Valor
  • Stephen Sulkowski – VCSO – Merit
  • Derek Robles – Oxnard PD – Merit
  • John Brisslinger – Oxnard PD – Merit
  • Robert Contreras – Oxnard PD – Merit
  • John Barongan – Oxnard PD – Merit
2003
  • Russell Carver – CHP – Valor
  • Matt Gillio – Santa Paula PD – Valor
  • Joseph Pesce – Simi Valley PD – Valor
  • Christopher Johnson – Simi Valley PD – Valor
  • Lyndon Peats – Simi Valley PD – Valor
  • William Lappin – Simi Valley PD – Valor
  • Thomas Chapple – Simi Valley PD – Valor
  • Jessica Hines – Oxnard PD – Valor
  • Daniel Ambarian – VCSO – Valor
  • Patrick Dain – VCSO – Valor
  • David Wareham – VCSO – Valor
  • Joe Rivas – VCSO – Valor
  • Christopher Coulter – VCSO – Valor
  • Maurice Hallauer – Los Angeles PD – Valor
  • Edward Heredia – Los Angeles PD – Valor
  • Richard Curry – LASO – Valor
  • Henry Aguilar – Simi Valley PD – Merit
  • Paul Spencer –  Simi Valley PD – Merit
  • Kenneth Cozzens – VCSO – Merit
  • Larry Logan – VCSO – Merit
  • Patti Salas – VCSO – Merit
2002
  • Michael Robison – Oxnard PD – Valor
  • Mark Cagnacci – Santa Paula PD – Merit
2001
  • Dave Wareham – VCSO – Valor
  • Brian Hackworth – VCSO – Valor
  • Rafael Meza – VCSO – Valor
  • Eduardo Ponce – VCSO – Valor
  • Shawn Holzberger – VCSO – Valor
  • Amos Nessim – VCSO – Valor
  • Jack Kujawa – Oxnard PD – Valor
  • Tim Kelley – Oxnard PD – Valor
  • Mike Saviers – Santa Paula PD – Valor
  • John Samarin – Simi Valley PD – Merit
  • Rich Morton – Simi Valley PD – Merit
  • Randy Latimer – Oxnard PD – Merit
2000
  • Stan Chaichana – Navy – Distinguished Service
  • Greg Guilin – VCSO – Valor
  • John Fox – VCSO – Valor
  • Gus Gonzales -VCSO – Valor
  • Brian Koppenjan – VCSO – Merit
  • Randy Downard – VCSO – Merit
1999
  • Lisa D.Whitney – VCSO – Distinguished Service
  • Gus Gonzalez – VCSO – Valor
  • Steve Arthur – VCSO – Valor
  • Marty Luna – VCSO – Valor
  • Robert Hull – VCSO – Valor
  • John Hajducko – VCSO – Valor
  • Kevin Clancy – VCSO – Valor
  • Brian Ward – Simi Valley PD – Valor
  • Raymond Nagel – VCSO – Merit
1998
  • Paul Korber – Ventura Harbor Patrol – Valor
  • Maria Pena – Oxnard PD – Valor
  • Michelle Velasco – Santa Paula PD – Valor
  • Mark Tremble – Santa Paula PD – Valor
  • Jim Ward – Santa Paula PD – Valor
  • Greg Margetin – VCSO – Valor
  • John Brisslinger – Port Hueneme PD – Valor
  • Paul Gomez – Port Hueneme PD – Valor
  • Daniel Morgan – Port Hueneme PD – Valor
  • Robert Miller – Port Hueneme PD. – Valor
  • Daryl Koranda – Santa Paula PD – Valor
  • Jeff Breier – Santa Paula PD – Valor
  • Peter Aguirre – VCSO – Valor
  • Casey Culp – Ventura Harbor Patrol – Valor
  • Paul Korber – Ventura Harbor Patrol – Valor
  • Jason McEwen – CA Highway Patrol – Merit
  • Frank Ahlvers – Simi Valley PD – Merit
  • Travis Coffee – Simi Valley PD – Merit
  • Christopher Loes – VCSO – Merit
  • David Brantley – VCSO – Merit
  • Juan Benavidez – VCSO – Merit
1997
  • Peter Aguirre, Jr. – VCSO – Distinguished Service
  • Jim Fryoff- VCSO – Valor
  • Glen Sanders – VCSO – Valor
  • Peter Aguirre, Jr – VCSO – Valor
  • Bret Cox – VCSO – Merit
  • Chris Graham – Port Hueneme PD – Merit
  • Daniel Morgan – Port Hueneme PD – Merit
  • Michael Federico – Port Hueneme PD – Merit
  • Romeo Alvarez – Port Hueneme PD – Merit
  • Huberto Jiminez – Port Hueneme PD – Merit
1996
  • Jeff McGreevy – Simi Valley PD – Valor
  • Pat Flodquist – Drug Enforcement – Valor
  • Raymond Nagel – VCSO – Valor
  • Glen Utter – Ventura PD – Valor
  • Michael Clark – Simi Valley PD – Valor
  • Anthony Anzilotti – Simi Valley PD – Valor
  • Tom Marshall – Simi Valley PD – Valor
  • Darin Muehler – Simi Valley PD – Valor
  • Michael Pierce – Simi Valley PD – Valor
  • Raymond Madden – Simi Valley PD – Valor
  • Landis Potter – VCSO – Merit
  • James Beautrow – Ventura PD – Merit
  • Richard Thomas – Simi Valley PD – Merit
1995
  • Bob Olivarez – Santa Paula PD – Valor
  • Mike DeDecker – Santa Paula PD – Valor
  • Lynette Ingold – Santa Paula PD – Valor
  • Bob Gonzalas – Santa Paula PD – Valor
  • Timothy Hagel – VCSO – Valor
  • Chris Davis – Ventura PD – Valor
  • Jim Aguirre – VCSO – Valor
  • Dan Shea – VCSO – Merit
  • Dennis Kelley – VCSO – Merit
  • Darryl Dunn – VCSO – Merit
  • Wendall Hildebrandt – VCSO – Merit
  • Steve Lengyel – VCSO – Merit
  • David Nadon – VCSO – Merit
1994
  • James O’Brien – Oxnard PD – Valor
  • Jim Adcock – Oxnard PD – Valor
  • Steven Vendt – Oxnard PD – Valor
  • Joe Marino – Oxnard PD – Valor
  • Greg Guilin – Santa Paula PD – Valor
  • Chris Bridges – Santa Paula PD – Valor
  • Mark Gillette – Santa Paula PD – Valor
  • Theodore Snyder – Port Hueneme PD – Merit
  • Brian Ellison – Oxnard PD – Merit
  • Ernest Orozco – Oxnard PD – Merit
  • Randy Cole – Oxnard PD – Merit
1993
  • Rolland Ogawa – VCSO – Valor
  • Charles Hookstra – Oxnard PD – Merit
  • Wendall Hildebrandt – VCSO – Merit
  • Steve Rhodes – VCSO – Merit
  • Jack Richards – CHP – Merit
1992
  • Chris Spangenberg – VCSO – Valor
  • Earl Matthews – VCSO – Valor
  • Larry Hanson – VCSO – Valor
  • Jon Hoelker – VCSO – Valor
  • Scott Hebert – Oxnard PD – Valor
  • Gary Jones – Ventura PD – Valor
  • Ron Chambers – Simi Valley PD – Merit
  • Craig Reiners – Simi Valley PD – Merit
1991
  • Jim O’Brien – Oxnard PD – Valor
  • Anthony Campat – VCSO – Valor
  • David Grier – VCSO – Merit
  • Brain Hewellet – Ventura PD – Merit
  • Mindy Vollmert – Ventura Port Harbor Patrol – Merit
  • Bill Woodson – Santa Paula PD – Merit
  • Troyce Reynolds – Santa Paula PD – Merit
1990
  • Jimmy Henderson – VCSO – Valor
  • John Popp – VCSO – Valor
  • Bill Grund – VCSO – Valor
  • Steven Smith – LASO – Valor
  • Jesse Will Howe – VCSO – Valor
  • Ron Breene – VCSO – Merit
  • Len Newcomb – Oxnard PD – Merit
1989
  • Steve Kawaguchi – Oxnard PD – Valor
  • Ken Tougas – Oxnard PD – Merit
  • Randey Cole – Oxnard PD – Merit
  • Dan Eckstrom – Oxnard PD – Merit
1988
  • Grant Clemens – CHP – Valor
  • Mike Gillette – VCSO – Valor
  • Kenneth Brooker – VCSO – Valor
  • Ron Whitney – Oxnard PD – Merit
1987
  • Mark Trimble – Santa Paula PD – Valor
  • Jeff Ferber – CHP – Valor
  • Craig Adford – VCSO – Valor
1986
  • Larry Hanson – VCSO – Valor
  • Daniel Thompson – VCSO – Valor
  • Greg Campbell – Santa Paula PD – Valor
  • Bobby Bowman – Oxnard PD – Valor
  • Michael Trotter – Oxnard PD – Valor
  • Randy Anderson – VCSO – Merit
  • David Smith – VCSO – Merit
  • Luis Obregon – VCSO – Merit
  • Robert Hopkins – Simi Valley PD – Merit
  • Kenneth Tacke – Simi Valley PD – Merit
  • Kevin Duncan – Simi Valley PD – Merit
  • John Samarin – Simi Valley PD – Merit
  • William Schwartz – Simi Valley PD – Merit
1985
  • Sonny (Canine) – Ventura PD /K-9 – Valor
  • Robert Garcia – VCSO – Valor
  • Richard Hamilton – VCSO- Valor
  • Mervin Brown – VCSO – Valor
  • Al Calderson – VCSO – Valor
  • John Jenks – Port Hueneme PD – Valor
  • MarkJurisic – VCSO – Valor
  • Jeff Shelton – Port Hueneme PD – Merit
  • Steve Mayorga – Santa Paula PD – Merit
  • Cervendo Ramirez – Oxnard PD – Merit
1984
  • Fernando Estrella – Port Hueneme PD – Valor
  • Ekko (Canine) – Port Hueneme PD – Valor
  • Mark Riddering – Ventura PD – Valor
  • Ray Wilkerson – Merit
  • Ray Bonneau – Merit
  • Cary Jones – Merit
  • Harry Steiner – Merit
  • Randy Nutter – Merit
1983
  • Bill Stevens – VCSO – Valor
  • Paul Morton – Ventura PD – Valor
  • Edward Smith – VCSO – Merit
  • Dennis Kelley – VCSO – Merit
  • Larry Gaeta – CHP – Merit
  • Leonard DeLeon – Simi Valley PD – Merit
1982
  • Robert Sparks – VCSO- Valor
  • Robert Briner – Port Hueneme PD – Valor
  • Mike McKendry – Ventura PD – Merit
  • Dan Gott – Simi Valley PD – Merit
  • Kent Smith – Oxnard PD – Merit
  • Ken Dellinger – Oxnard PD – Merit
  • Robert Coughlin – Oxnard PD – Merit
1981
  • Larry Reynolds – VCSO – Valor
  • Robert Arnold – Fillmore PD – Valor
  • Duke Bradbury- Fillmore PD – Valor
  • Robert Briner – Port Hueneme PD – Valor
  • Robert Sparks – VCSO – Valor
  • Vince France – VCSO – Valor
  • Ken Dillinger – Oxnard PD – Merit
  • Robert Coughlin – Oxnard PD – Merit
  • Kent Smith – Oxnard PD – Merit
  • Dan Gott – Simi Valley PD – Merit
1980
  • Larry Roberstson – VCSO – Valor
  • Ken Dellinger – Oxnard PD – Valor
  • Clifton Troy – Oxnard PD – Valor
  • Steve Bowman – Ventura PD – Merit
  • Craig Husband – VCSO – Merit
  • Ernest Montagna – VCSO – Merit
1979
  • Dennis Blanchard – Ojai PD – Valor
  • Bruce Reed – Oxnard PD – Valor
  • David Jebb – Port Hueneme PD – Valor
  • Dale Todd – USPS – Merit
  • Richard Guzik – CHP – Merit
  • Michael Cooper – CHP – Merit
  • Mark Riddering – Port Hueneme PD – Merit
  • Craig Lawler – Inglewood PD – Merit
1978
  • Max Pina – Fillmore PD – Valor
  • Jesus Zavala – Fillmore PD – Valor
  • Russell Butler – Fillmore PD Reserve – Valor
  • Michael Kipp – VCSO – Valor
  • Herb Roper – VCSO – Valor
  • John Ellis – VCSO – Valor
  • John Brock – Santa Paula PD – Valor
  • Tom Jones – Fillmore PD – Valor
  • Robert Klamser – Simi Valley PD – Valor
  • Stanton Myers – Oxnard PD – Merit
1977
  • Robert Lefever – VCSO – Valor
  • Eric Walbergh – Mugu Ranger – Valor
  • Reynolds M. Patrick, Jr. – CHP – Merit
  • Doug Winbury – Ventura PD – Merit
  • Earl Matthews – CSO- Merit
  • Frank Anderson – Harbor Patrol- Merit
  • Roger Wyckoff – CHP – Merit
  • Neal Smith – BHP – Merit
  • John Burns ton – CHP – Merit
  • George Norton – Simi Valley PD – Merit
  • Pat Cullen – Simi Valley PD – Merit
1976
  • Gary Brazelton – Simi Valley PD – Valor
  • Tom Collins – VCSO- Valor (Posthumously)
1975
  • Ray Broomfield – Ventura PD – Valor
  • Gilbert Lovio – Santa Paula PD – Valor
  • Richard Fletcher – CHP – Merit
  • Ishmael Messer – U.S. Forest Service – Merit
  • James Latimer – Oxnard PD – Merit
1974
  • Michael Mason – VCSO – Valor
  • Charles McCrory – CHP – Valor
  • Reynolds M. Patrick, Jr. – CHP – Merit
  • Merle Dove – Oxnard PD – Merit
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