District 4 OPD Liaison Officer Jim Young and Two Other of OPD's Finest
Receive Awards of Excellence at the 12th Annual LEO Awards
May 28, 2009

On Thursday, May 28, 2009, the Greater Orlando Chapter of ASIS International proudly hosted their 12th Annual Law Enforcement Officer Appreciation Luncheon (L.E.O. Awards) at the beautiful Rosen Shingle Creek Resort.

John F. Clark, Director of the United States Marshals Service, emceed this event.

According to ASIS International's website, this event has proven itself to be the best and largest Law Enforcement Recognition and Awards Program in the Southeast United States. Recognizing over 135 of the “Best of the Best” among Central Florida Law Enforcement during the last 11 years. Annually, the event draws approximately 600 attendees, including the Sheriffs of four counties, Chiefs of Police from area departments, Directors of Security, Hotel and Resort Management and other business leaders.  Commissioner Sheehan is honored to be able to attend this event every year and this year made her attendance even more memorable due to the fact that Officer Jim Young, the District 4 OPD Liaison Officer, was being honored with the Community Policing Award for 2009.

U.S. Marshall Service Director, John F. Clark, reads the nomination information for
Officer Young prior to receiving his award for Community Policing.

Officer Young is congratulated by Orlando Police Chief Val B. Demings
after the awards ceremony.

OPD Officer Kevin Geschke is honored with the Valor/Heroism Award for bravery.

OPD Officer Tim Stanley and K-9 Officer Hobie are recognized with the K-9 Award.