INFORMATION RELEASE

On Tuesday, November 25th at 8:30 AM, 2014, the Juneau Police Department will be holding a Quarterly Awards Ceremony. Two awards will be presented during the ceremony.

First, JPD Network Specialist II Branden Holloway will be awarded the Outstanding Police Service Medal. Since 2005, Branden has worked for JPD?s Information Technology Division and has worked on virtually all departmental technological upgrades and improvements. Branden established JPD?s wireless network, upgraded the phone system, maintained the Communications Center?s 911 system, developed report processes for staff, put mobile computers in patrol cars, and much more. These technology upgrades were complex and resulted in major improvements in police services.

Second, CBJ citizen Rob Steedle will be awarded the JPD Citizen?s Certificate of Bravery. In essence, on October 5th, 2014, Rob called 911 after witnessing a man break into a neighbor?s house. The male then went to Rob?s house, broke down the arctic entry door, and attempted to break through the interior door. Two frightened people inside the house barricaded the inner door with a couch. Rob went outside and distracted the male away from the house. Without using force, and at great personal risk, Rob calmed the male down and stabilized the incident until police arrived.

On behalf of the officers and staff of the Juneau Police Department, we are proud to present both JPD employee Branden Holloway and Juneau citizen Rob Steedle with the aforementioned awards.