The Surprise City Council meeting highlighted the remarkable accomplishments of the Surprise Police Citizen Patrol, the community’s volunteer squad that just won an international award. According to the city’s official news release, these unsung heroes received the Leadership in Volunteer Police Service Programs Award from the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) in recognition of their unshakable dedication.
During the discussion, Police Chief Benny Pia expressed his opinions with a voice that could be described as fatherly, full of pride. “Our volunteers are the heart of everything we do,” Pia stated. “We are truly grateful for the difference they make every day, and their service and dedication inspire us all to do more,” the City of Surprise said.
During the award ceremony, Citizen Patrol Commander Marylene Cayron expressed a similar view. “We were honored to receive the IACP award. It strengthened our resolve to get better every day. It brought to mind the reason we volunteer for our police force: we view them as exceptional individuals who put forth great effort every day, no matter what, to improve our town. Nothing was greater than receiving this honor. Cayron excitedly informed the City of Surprise, “It gave us a sense of accomplishment, a feeling of belonging, a feeling to be part of something greater than ourselves.”
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