Special to the Leader & Times
A few weeks ago, the Liberal Police Department had the privilege of gathering to celebrate multiple individuals who make up the department at the 2025 Awards Ceremony. The evening is always an opportunity to recognize dedication, leadership, hard work, and the heart behind the badge.
Department Award Honorees
-Officer of the Year – Cpl. Mario Arzaga
-Supervisor of the Year – Lt. John McCord
-Detective of the Year – Det. Noemi Mercado
-Employee of the Year – Sabrina Urias
-Rookie of the Year – Officer Noemy Triana
-Animal Control Officer of the Year – Nicole Mussman
-Heart of Gold Award – Carol Romesburg
Commendation Awards
-Lt. John McCord
-Officer Maxwell Row
-Officer Kevin Altamirano
-Cpl. Mario Arzaga
-Officer Noemy Triana
These individuals demonstrated exceptional service and performance above and beyond the call of duty.
Service Milestones
-5 Years – Jacob Espinoza, Robby Ebeling
-25 Years – Lisa Macias
Community Impact Awards
-Community Service Award – Karla Rodriguez
-Community Service Partnership Award – Alex Gadino
Performance Awards
-Most Parking NTAs – Cpl. Mario Arzaga
-Most Traffic Stops & Citations – Cpl. Mario Arzaga
-Most DUI Arrests – Sgt. Jacob Espinoza
-Most Drug Arrests – Sgt. Keith Quesada
-Most Misdemeanor Reports – Sgt. Keith Quesada
-Most Felony Reports – Cpl. Ruby Soto
Several members were also recognized for exceptional firearms proficiency during qualification this year.
The LPD also recognized numerous officers, supervisors, and detectives with Meritorious Awards and Command Recognitions for their professionalism, dedication, and commitment throughout the year.
“To every award recipient — thank you for the pride you take in serving this department and our community,” a release from the LPD noted. “Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and we are grateful for the positive impact you make every single day.”
