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Sherman Block Award

This award recognizes California law enforcement leaders who, like Sheriff Block, have distinguished themselves through a lifetime of dedicated service to their departments.

 

This individual is selected by the CPOA Board of Directors and is a featured presentation during the program.

Past Recipients

2023

Dennis Vrooman

2022

Neil Gallucci

2021

John McGinness

2020

N/A

2019

N/A

2018

Sheriff Jim McDonnell

2017

Sheriff Greg Ahern

2016

Sheriff Bill Brown

2015

Sheriff William Gore

2014

Richard Moore

2013

Al Cooper

2012

Rick Oules

2011

N/A

2010

Chief Scott Kirkland

2009

Gary Penrod

2008

Mike Hillmann

2007

Bernard Melekian

2006

Mike Brown

2005

Bill Stonich

2004

Rick TerBorch

2003

David Snowden

2002

Spike “Dwight” Helmick

2001

N/A

2000

Elwin “Ted” Cook

1999

Harold Barker