Pasadena Police Foundation Chief’s Breakfast Recognizes Officer of the Year Darin Craddolph

The Pasadena Police will hold their Breakfast Fundraiser on Oct. 5. – Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News

The Pasadena Police Foundation will hold their Annual Chief’s Breakfast Fund Raiser on Thursday, Oct. 5 at 7:30 a.m. at the First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena, 3700 E. Sierra Madre Blvd., Pasadena. Past Chief’s Breakfasts raised money to fund a patrol K-9 and a K-9 vehicle, two Urban Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) used during the Rose Parade and at Rose Bowl events, a mobile simunitions training facility, and multiple youth mentorship and safety programs hosted throughout the year by the PPD Community Services Section. This breakfast helps the Police Foundation’s achieve its mission to Promote and fund programs that further the goals of the Police Department and to provide a safe city in partnership with the community.

This event is also an opportunity for community members to meet with Pasadena Police Chief Phillip L. Sanchez, and other department members, and learn about current issues facing law enforcement and the Pasadena Police Department accomplishments. Breakfast tickets are $65 each and available at www.pasadenapolicefoundation.org. Additionally, the Pasadena Police Foundation will recognize the Myron Yanish, Officer of the Year given to an officer that has honorably served the Pasadena community through youth engagement and exceptional public safety outreach. This year’s awardee is Officer Darin Craddolph, a 30 year Police Department veteran dedicated to public service and upholding the department’s positive impact within the community.

The Foundation is also awarding a $1,000 College Scholarship and the Bernard K. Melekian Outstanding Youth Award to a youth person who has been a major influence with his or her peer group to be law-abiding, who performed important community service, who overcome adversity, and someone who positively turned his or her life around while being an active volunteer and has aspirations of a career in law enforcement. This award is going to John Muir High School student Jennifer Mendez.

The Chief’s Breakfast will include a live auction for a police helicopter ride-along for two; Pasadena Police Department ride-along in a patrol car; lunch with a K-9 and the Officer, and a catered Jailhouse Dinner and Tour with the Police Chief and his wife, Mrs. Sanchez. There will also be a cash drawing.

For more information regarding sponsorship and/or Foundation Board opportunities, please contact Lt. Tracey Ibarra.

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