Officer of the Year

Officer of the Year: 2010
Officer Jonathan Bodnar

Officer Bodnar has been a police officer for approximately 5 ½ years. While working at the Moreno Police Department, Officer Bodnar has worked various patrol shifts and was recently selected to work a newly formed Robbery Suppression Team, for Moreno Valley. Officer Bodnar was selected to this team because of his reputation for solving complicated and sometimes lengthy investigations while on patrol. Once assigned to the team, Officer Bodnar quickly proved to be valuable asset.

Officer of the Year: 2009
Officer Kent Eckenrode

Officer Kent Eckenrode began his law enforcement career at the Moreno Valley police Department, in September of 2005. While assigned to the Moreno Valley Station, he has worked various patrol shifts, and is currently assigned to the Burglary Suppression Team. Officer Kent Eckenrode was recognized by his peers for being a true leader and an asset to the Moreno Valley police Department.

Officer of the Year: 2008
Corporal Sean Brown

Officer Sean Brown began his law enforcement career in September of 2000 and had been assigned to the Moreno Valley Police Department in April of 2003.Officer Brown has worked a variety of assignments that include corrections, field patrol, Problem Oriented Policing and the special Enforcement Team. Because of his outstanding performance and selflessness, Officer Brown has been selected Officer of the year, 2008. Shortly after receiving this recognition, Officer Brown was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and is now assigned to the Southwest station.