On May 5, 2022, Chula Vista Police Department held its 30th Annual Awards & Recognition Ceremony to honor officers and community members for outstanding acts of heroism. This ceremony helps tell the story of the daily efforts of Chula Vista Police Officers, not for personal recognition, but to make a positive difference for others in our community.

One example is the life saving efforts demonstrated by Officer Cody O’Riley and Officer Sheena Ramirez. On April 15, 2021, Officers O’Riley and Ramirez were nearing the end of their shift and about to turn in for the night when a 9-1-1 call of a suicidal man came out. The distraught man had a rope around his neck and was ready to jump from the second story ledge of a parking structure. Officers O’Riley and Ramirez hurried to the scene and were the first to find the man who was ready to end his life. The two worked together to safely approach and try to calm him. At one point, however, the man decided to jump. The officers expertly read the situation as they lunged to grab him and keep him from going over. The officers saved the man’s life while putting their own lives at risk. The Chula Vista Police Department commends their courage and heroism.

Congratulations to all of the award recipients!