On Saturday, April 4 the Medford Police Department held its annual awards banquet at the Rogue Valley Country Club. This event celebrated both team and individual accomplishments of officers and civilian staff that occurred over the course of 2025.
The awards and their recipients are listed below:
Volunteer of the Year: Margie Dode
Civilian Employee of the Year: Camie Powers
Supervisor of the Year: Sgt. Josh Schilder
Officer of the Year: Det. Jennifer Newell
Outstanding Achievement Awards:
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For yearly accomplishments and overall performance as the Property and Evidence team: Supervisor Keith Ostander, PC Specialist Christy Helstowski, PC Specialist Whitney Pettit, PC Specialist Madison Dungey, PC Specialist Julie Hopkins
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Volunteer time served as the Medford Police Association Chair: Det. Patrick Dennis
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Extensive burglary investigation: Officer Bri Rodriguez and Cpl. Jon Alden
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Extensive theft investigation and forensic work to identify suspect: Forensic Tech. Ed Rudolph
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Organization and coordination of Rogue Valley Girls Camp: Officer Chelsea Hornbeck
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Actions during stabbing investigation: Officer Connor Rose
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Large and complex MADGE drug investigation case: Lt. Kerry Curtis, Sgt. Josh Reimer, Sgt Randy Jewell, Sgt John Adamson, Det. Chris Dode, Det. Corey Schwab, Det Kevin Martin, Ofc Michael Tucker, Crime Analyst Emmily Greb, Analyst Jeanne Burrows, Ofc Chris Stover, OSP Det. Nick Neville, FBI SA Chris Sinclair, HSI SA Caleb Michaud, Assistant US Attny Sara Shaw.
Meritorious Lifesaving Award: Officer David Leal, awarded for medical distress actions and CPR
Meritorious Class A Award: Officer David Leal, awarded for actions taken during lethal encounter.
Department Commendation: Sgt Josh Reimer, awarded for accomplishments as MADGE Supervisor for many years.
Top Gun Award: Cpl Derek Evans, awarded for highest cumulative range scores in 2025
DUII Officer of the Year: Officer Isaiah Griffith, awarded for the highest DUII arrests in 2025
Congratulations to all of this year’s awards winners. We are very proud of their accomplishments and their service to their community. Their actions are in keeping with the highest traditions in law enforcement and the Medford Police Department!