On Saturday, February 4, 2012, Recruits from Basic Academy Class 199 and Basic Academy Class 200, along with the Tactical Staff of the Orange County Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy, ran in the 12th Annual “Run for Russ” 5K in the City of Chino.

This run is dedicated to the memory of Officer Russ Miller of the Chino Police Department, who was killed in the line of duty on February 1, 2000.

Miller, a 12 year veteran, was struck by a vehicle while conducting a routine traffic stop. The driver of the suspect vehicle was under the influence of drugs and alcohol and was convicted of their crimes.

The 5K run crosses directly in front of the Russ Miller Memorial, on the corner of 12th and Schaefer.

At the Memorial site, our Academy representatives joined the recruits and staff from the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Academy to complete 25 “Highly Motivated” push ups in honor of Officer Miller.

The Academy also supported the “Bring Jimmy Home” Fundraiser in support of Deputy Robert Pequeno and his family by wearing the fundraiser’s blue wristbands. (see photo below)

http://blog.ocsd.org/post/2012/02/09/Sheriffs-Academy-at-the-Run-for-Russ.aspx

THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

Two freeway signs designating I-5 through San Clemente as the “Officer Richard T. Steed Memorial Highway” were dedicated Friday afternoon in a ceremony attended by state Assemblywoman Diane Harkey, San Clemente city officials and former San Clemente Police Department personnel.

The celebration was at Adele’s at the San Clemente Inn, near a Steed sign along the northbound I-5 just south of Avenida Magdalena. The sign on the southbound side is just south of Camino de la Estrella.

Harkey, R-Dana Point, led a bill through the California Legislature in 2011 to designate San Clemente’s stretch of I-5 in memory of Steed, the only officer in the now-defunct San Clemente Police Department to be killed in the line of duty. He was shot to death Nov. 29, 1978, while responding to a call for help.

Local fundraising provided the $5,000 the California Department of Transportation needed to create and install the signs.

State Assemblywoman Diane Harkey speaks at a dedication for the "Officer Richard T. Steed Memorial Highway" along I-5 in San Clemente. Harkey, R-Dana Point, led a bill through the Legislature to designate San Clemente's stretch of the freeway in memory of Steed, the only San Clemente police officer killed in the line of duty.

 

http://blog.ocsd.org/post/2012/02/06/Ceremony-Dedicates-I-5-stretch-to-Fallen-San-Clemente-Officer.aspx

By ERIKA I. RITCHIE / THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA – Deputy Robert Thompson has given up friendships and lost relationships because of the demands of his job but it’s all worthwhile to him when he can serve and protect the community he loves.

Recently, Thompson, 46, was recognized as Deputy of the Year by the Rancho Santa Margarita City Council. Thompson was selected for the award by his peers and earned it, they say, based on his exemplary service, his outstanding performance in a variety of assignments, his leadership ability, and his extensive knowledge of law enforcement.

Rancho Santa Margarita Mayor Tony Beall congratulates Orange County Deputy Sheriff Robert Thompson, the 2011 Deputy of the Year. Thompson was recognized for his dedication, professionalism and law enforcement know-how.

Orange County Deputy Sheriff Jason Finley, who helped catch several serial shoplifters at CVS Pharmacy and Target in Rancho Santa Margarita, was also recognized during the City Council meeting.

http://blog.ocsd.org/post/2012/02/01/Deputies-Honored-in-Rancho-Santa-Margarita.aspx