The Laguna Beach Police Department has nominated their standout employees for the year. These selections came after a thorough review conducted by an awards committee comprised of members from the Police Employees’ Association, Municipal Employees’ Association, and Police and Fire Management Association. After careful deliberation, a unanimous decision was reached to recognize the Officer of the Year, Professional Staff Member of the Year, and Supervisor of the Year.

The following recipients displayed passion and dedication to the Police Department’s Mission in 2023, and set themselves apart to provide exceptional service to our community:

Officer of the Year: Corporal Antonio Manzano

Professional Staff Member of the Year: Community Services Officer Rosie Santana

Supervisor of the Year: Sergeant David Gensemer