2022 ODOP Award Recipients
Distinguished Service
Awarded to a member of the UT System Police for bravery, acts of merit, or distinguished service.
Associate Director Robert Ramos
Capt. Wayne Smith
Lt. Justin Taylor
Life Saving
Awarded to a member of the UT System Police when the member attempting the rescue can be demonstrated to have save the life of a victim, even if only for a short but measurable period of time.
PSO William Dorsey
PSO Robby Raju
PSO Joseph Kennedy
Officer Philip Nguyen
Officer Walter Spivey
Sgt. Jason Kingston
Police Commendation
Awarded to a member of the UT System Police for notable service not in conjunction with an encounter with a criminal offender.
PSO Gary Sellstrom
PSO Jarmar Johnson
Officer Victoria Gonzales
Sgt. Scott Barnwell
Sgt. Elgie Cleaver
Investigator James Gonzales
Sr. Detective Matthew Cardenas
Detective Richard Gonzalez
Detective Carlos Guzman
Award of Excellence
Awarded to members of the UT System Police who distinguish themselves by sustained achievement. The achievements must be accomplished with distinction above and beyond that normal expected of professional officers and members.
Executive Assistant Claudia Garcia
Administrative Assistant Randie Hanks
Personnel Assistant Latonia Barnes
Electronic Security Design Specialist Charles Simmons
Manager of Police Telecommunications Paul Ayala
Technical Services Coordinator LaDonna Little
Technical Services Coordinator Kathy Rene
Sr. Threat and Risk Analyst Brennam Pekar
Associate Threat and Risk Analyst Samantha Russo
PSS Kamaal Oliver
PSO Melissa Perez
Community Service
Awarded to members who create or participate in a program which has a significant positive impact on the campus or campus community which would exceed the normal expectations of job performance.
Sr. Public Safety Officer David Fox
