Officer of the Year 2013
Officer
Talmadge Rhew was awarded the Officer of the Year for 2013. The
outstanding work that is completed by Officer Rhew is identified by both
members of our department and outside entities in the community.
Officer Rhew's tenacious investigation of all of his cases, his dogged
determination and exemplary initiative culminated in the arrest of
numerous felony suspects who might have otherwise remained at large. He
works closely with the Intelligence Section of the Department and
provides information leads to the identification of thieves who had been
active in the Sherman area.
Civilian of the Year 2013
Laura Barajas, Parking Enforcement Attendant, was awarded the Civilian
of the Year for 2013. Laura exhibited superb initiative, attention to
detail, and devotion to duty and has set an outstanding example for
other employees to emulate. She addresses parking violations in business
parking lots throughout the City. She also performs the duties of the
City of Sherman Municipal Court Bailiff, organizes and conducts the City
of Sherman auction for abandoned vehicles, performs the morning mail
runs, and completes numerous other tasks as assigned. She conducts
herself in a professional manner at all times, insures that everyone is
treated fairly and equally, and has established an excellent rapport
with merchants within the City.