As the prior year came to a close, the UHD (UHDPD) Police Department came together on the 11th floor of OMB and held its first annual UHDPD Awards Banquet, recognizing the relentless effort and contributions of its staff.
UHDPD Chief Casey Davis said the banquet served as not just as an acknowledgement of the officers and staff but to express gratitude. "It’s an honor to recognize the commitment, compassion, and professionalism of our entire department. These men and women are the reason why our campus community can learn and work in a safe environment, and I’m proud of each one of them.”
Below is the full list of awardees:
- Police Officer of the Year – Jasmin Vasquez
- Supervisor of the Year – Lt. Trinity Delafance
- Team Player of the Year – Brittny Preston
- Security Officer of the Year – Floyd Heard
- Administrative Professional of the Year – Amber Banda
- Telecommunicator of the Year – Erick Hipolito
- Department of Public Safety Team of the Year – Dispatch
- UHDPD Criminal Justice Impact Award – Dr. Howard Henderson, Founding Director of the Center for Justice Research, Texas Southern University