ARLINGTON, Texas — The Arlington Police Department recently celebrated its employees and community partners for their exceptional service in 2025.
The department held its Annual Awards Ceremony this week, recognizing more than 70 employees, volunteers, and community organizations across 16 categories for their outstanding contributions, according to a press release from the Arlington Police Department. Honorees were acknowledged for achievements ranging from supporting the expansion of the department’s K9 Unit and building new community partnerships to solving cold cases and navigating a challenging budget cycle.
The 2025 Annual Award Recipients include:
Business Partnership Award: The Cotton Bowl FoundationCitizens Community Award: Lupita Canales, Community Outreach Coordinator for Canales FurnitureCommunity Engagement & Technical Service Officer of the Year: Officer Cody AdamsDetective of the Year: Detective Danielle MillerInvestigative & Tactical Officer of the Year: Officer Christopher AbernathyProfessional Employee of the Year (Administrative): Glenda ElmoreProfessional Employee of the Year (Exempt): Samantha AlvaradoProfessional Employee of the Year (Technical): Crime Scene Investigator Ashmin IrazarryRookie of the Year: Officer Joshua KashilaEast District Officer of the Year: Officer Ali RashidNorth District Officer of the Year: Corporal Joseph HerediaSouth District Officer of the Year: Officer Shaneka HenryWest District Officer of the Year: Officer Jesus ElizondoProfessional Supervisor of the Year: Rachel TimsSworn Supervisor of the Year: Lieutenant Blake RitchieOverall Officer of the Year: Detective Anthony Stafford
CBS News Texas Mornings Anchor Madison Sawyer served as the emcee for the event. The department expressed gratitude to Ms. Sawyer and various organizations, including the Arlington Police Foundation, Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic Church, and the Arlington Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association, for their support in making the ceremony possible.