Sixteen Pinal County Law Enforcement Recognized During Ceremony

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County Attorney Kent Volkmer

FLORENCE, Ariz. (April 9, 2019) – On Tuesday April 9, 2019, Pinal County Attorney’s Office held their National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 3rd Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Night.

Law enforcement professionals across Pinal County received recognition for going beyond the call of duty during the event. County Attorney Kent Volkmer welcomed about 165 law enforcement, family, and other community members to the Anthem Grill in Florence for the award ceremony.

Victim Services Manager, Teresa Fuller

"We need to show law enforcement our appreciation. By holding an event like this it allows our law enforcement partners to share inspirational messages and stories recognizing their hard work," Kent Volkmer said.

Additionally, Victim Services Manager Teresa Fuller, spoke about why the annual event is important to Pinal County Attorney’s Office Victim Services Division.

"Our awards evening is important to us because it gives us the opportunity to recognize law enforcement officers in Pinal County. We want to recognize the dedication that our law enforcement demonstrate to ensure our victims’ voices are heard, rights are upheld, and that justice is served," Victims Services Manager Teresa Fuller said.  Pinal County Attorney’s Office wants to congratulate the award recipients. We want to thank our law enforcement partners for their hard work and dedication.

 

Awardees:

Kearney Police

County Attorney Volkmer, Sgt. Michael Green, Chief Lujan

Apache Junction Police Department
Officer Joe Lucero Officer George Ruan

Casa Grande Police Department
Detective Brian Walsh

Central Arizona College Police Department
Officer Brenda Erickson

CoreCivic Red Rock Correctional Center
Case Manager Joshua Fullmer

Eloy Police Department
Detective Sharonda G. Dean

Hayden Police Department

Officer Robert Youdelman, County Attorney Volkmer, and Chief Tamatha Villar

Florence Police Department
Officer Jarrod Ballard

Hayden Police Department
Officer Robert Youdelman

Kearny Police Department
Officer Anthony Clubb

Mammoth Police Department
Sergeant Michael Green

Maricopa Police Department
Officer Donnie Burnias

Apache Junction Police Department

County Attorney Volkmer, Officer Joe Lucero, Chief Thomas Kelly, Officer George Ruan

Pinal County Sheriff’s Office
Detective Randall W. Snyder

Superior Police Department
Officer Tyler Hall

Pinal County Attorney’s Office
Investigator Mike Keck
Deputy County Attorney Amy Diedrich
Deputy County Attorney Matt Reed

 

 

 

Why PCAO will have a presence at the 54th legislative session

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FLORENCE, Ariz. -- On Monday, January 14, 2019, the Arizona legislature held its opening ceremony.  Arizona Representative (R) David Cook invited both Pinal County Attorney Kent Volkmer and Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb to the 54th legislative session.  During the ceremony, Governor Doug Ducey made his fifth State of the State speech to attendees.

We will have representatives from Pinal County Attorney's Office at Arizona's 54th Legislative session to listen and answer questions on laws that may have an impact on Pinal County.  We asked County Attorney Kent Volkmer to explain why it is important for PCAO to have a presence during the 2019 legislative session.

 

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Pursuant to Arizona law and in an effort to provide transparency to the criminal justice system process, this office will publish, on its website, certain criminal justice statistics beginning on January 1, 2019 through the current month.

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By statute, the Civil Division is also authorized to provide legal services to certain county special taxing districts (such as the Flood Control District, and Public Health Services District), along with several school districts in the County. Pursuant to Arizona law, the County Attorney’s Office, including the Civil Division, cannot provide legal advice or representation to any private individuals or entities.

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