RES-10757 Loyal Service Appreciation For Don LockridgeRESOLUTION NO. 10757
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE EXPRESSING APPRECIATION
TO CORPORAL DON LOCKRIDGE OF THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR MORE THAN 22
YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO
THE CITY OF ORANGE.
WHEREAS, Don began his career in law enforcement as an Orange County Deputy
Sheriff in 1989, and transferred to the Orange Police Department as a police officer on April
25, 1991. In 1994, Don was a member of the SWAT team and would stay for three years.
During these three years, Don created, published, and maintained the first OPD web page;
and
WHEREAS, on February 24, 1997, Don was assigned to the Gang Unit. On July 19,
1998, Don was transferred to Traffic. His assignments included the bureau investigator,
following up on hit and run cases, and handling all fatal and major traffic accidents.
Additionally, he trained new motor officers, and coordinated DUI checkpoints. Don also
instructs ROP classes in law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, on August 27, 2003, Officer Lockridge prepared a video presentation
that ultimately resulted in receiving $45,000 in grant funds to replace outdated radar
equipment for the Traffic Bureau. On April 11, 2004, Motor Officer Lockridge was
promoted to Motor Corporal; and
WHEREAS, in 2005, MADD awarded Don the first "Excellence in Investigations
Award" for the 2005 Shelly Haney fatality, DUI manslaughter with no blood alcohol; and
WHEREAS, on February 4, 2007, Corporal Lockridge transferred to Patrol as a
Corporal. A year later, on February 11, 2008, Don received a thank you letter from the
Federal Bureau of Investigation for the assistance given to the operational needs of the FBI;
and
WHEREAS, on February 1, 2009, Corporal Lockridge transferred from Patrol back
to the Gang Unit. In March 2009, Corporal Lockridge introduced the Gang Reduction
Intervention Partnership (GRIP) which provided positive outlets for youth, educational
opportunities, counseling, and family support. On March 21, 2011, Don received the
American Legion Community Service Award for GRIP's mission to combine aggressive
anti -gang suppression strategies with education to create a safe environment for schools and
neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, on November 9, 2011, Don received Comp Stat recognition for putting
the principles of Comp Stat to work. He was commended for his leadership and the use of
technological resources toward the goal of arresting repeat offenders; and
WHEREAS, Don has received numerous awards and commendations which include
the Distinguished Unit Citation and American Legion Award of Merit. Those who have
worked with Don applaud his strong work ethic, passion for police work, and leadership.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Teresa E. Smith, Mayor of the City of Orange, on behalf of
the entire City Council, do hereby commend Corporal Don Lockridge for his 22 years of
distinguished and honorable service to the Orange Police Department and to the citizens of
Orange.
DATED this 14 day of January, 2014.
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Teresa . Smith, Mayor, City of Orange
ATTEST:
Mary E. , City Cle of Orange
I, MARY E. MURPHY, City Clerk of the City of Orange, California, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of
the City of Orange at a regular meeting thereof held on the 14 day of January, 2014, by the
following vote:
AYES:COUNCILMEMBERS:Alvarez, Whitaker, Smith, Murphy, Bilodeau
NOES:COUNCILMEMBERS:None
ABSENT:COUNCILMEMBERS:None
ABSTAIN:COUNCILMEMBERS:None
Mary E. City Clerk, Ci of Orange
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