34th Annual Friends of
the Dallas Police
Awards Banquet
The 34th Annual Friends of the Dallas Police Awards Banquet was held at the Hyatt Regency on November
1, 2016. Members of the department, both sworn and non-sworn, were honored for their dedication and
commitment to the citizens of Dallas and the Dallas Police Department.
After a tribute to the fallen and injured officers, the Police Cross was awarded to Sgt. Michael Smith, Sr.
Cpl. Lorne Ahrens, P.O. Michael Krol, P.O. Patricio Zamarripa and DART Officer Brent Thompson for
performing under honorable circumstances and paying the ultimate sacrifice on July 7, 2016.
Award Recipients
Marvin R. Bullard Supervisor of the Year
Sergeant Barry Ragsdale
This award is given in memory of Assistant Chief Bullard to acknowledge a supervisor with
exemplary contributions to law enforcement. Sergeant Barry Ragsdale is a 26 year veteran of the
Dallas Police Department. He is currently assigned to the Narcotics Unit. He is the recipient of a
Meritorious Conduct Award, a Police Commendation Award, two Life Saving Awards and a Police
Shield Award. On July 7th, he led a team of officers to El Centro College and cleared the building
floor by floor, making it safe for students and faculty. (photo unavailable)
A sworn and non-sworn employee are selected as Bureau Employee of the Year from the Office of the Chief of
Police and each of the five bureaus; Administrative Bureau, Investigations Bureau, Patrol Bureau, Strategic
Deployment Bureau and Support Bureau. The Officer of the Year and Non-Sworn Employee of the Year are
selected from these bureau award winners.
Field Training Officer of the Year
Senior Corporal Kimberly Crawford
The field-training program is instrumental in developing police recruits into future police officers.
This award was created to recognize the accomplishments of those who are responsible for
transforming new recruits into self-sufficient police officers. Senior Corporal Kimberly Crawford is
currently assigned to the Northwest Patrol Division. Senior Corporal Crawford has served the Dallas
Police Department for 31 years. She promoted to field training officer in 1991 and has remained
a training officer full-time for over 20 years. She and her recruit officers always maintain above
average activity. Senior Corporal Crawford is the recipient of four certificates of merit and has
received 83 commendations.
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