VALOR AWARD The H. Thomas Guerry Award
On Saturday, June 11, 2022, around 3:28 P.M., Sergeant Magana, Detective Renner, and Officer Peralta responded to a disturbance at 210 N. D St. in Lompoc. The situation involved a suspect and his father. Upon arrival, the officers tried to communicate with both individuals. The suspect had a history of being confrontational during previous encounters with law enforcement. The officers attempted to enter the residence to check on the father's well-being, suspecting he might be in distress. Despite their efforts to gain access, the suspect refused to cooperate. They made sure to maintain contact with him while trying to assess the situation inside the house. Eventually, they managed to speak to the victim, who indicated he was not okay. Following this, the suspect abruptly shut the door, and moments later, the victim's cries for help could be heard. Sergeant Magana took swift action, forcibly opening the locked security screen and allowing the officers to enter the home. Inside, they discovered that the suspect had set the victim on fire. Detective Renner and Sergeant Magana acted quickly to extinguish the flames and provide aid to the victim, while Officer Peralta ensured the suspect remained under control until he could be apprehended safely. Thanks to the officers' prompt response, the victim received necessary medical attention. Unfortunately, despite their efforts, the victim succumbed to his injuries later on.
Sergeant JORGE MAGANA, Detective ELIZABETH RENNER, and Officer SERGIO PERALTA Officer KEVIN KROMER ELKS OUTSTANDING Performance Award The Lompoc Police Department has chosen Officer Kevin Kromer to be honored with the Elks Outstanding Performance Award for 2023. Officer Kromer became part of the Lompoc Police Department in December 2020. After completing his police academy training and field program, he demonstrated exceptional job performance. Within the past year, Officer Kromer has apprehended 107 suspects for various offenses, surpassing the next closest officer who has apprehended 81 suspects. Throughout the year, Officer Kromer has received multiple accolades. One commendation came from Supervising Filing District Attorney Ben Ladinig, recognizing Officer Kromer's relentless investigation in a challenging case that led to the successful prosecution of the suspect. Despite managing a heavy call volume during his patrol shift, Officer Kromer remained diligent in his work. Officer Kromer's exceptional dedication and performance have led to new opportunities. In the past year, he was selected to join the Lompoc Police Department SWAT team and became a range instructor. Since his hiring, Officer Kromer has consistently shown commitment to the community, receiving accolades for his professionalism in demanding situations. Additionally, he was praised for his selfless actions when he and another officer found a young child who had gone without food for several days. They provided care, essential services, and most importantly, compassion to the child in need. 12
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