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TWENTY-FIRST ANNUALMedal of ValorLUNCHEON 2009ORANGE COUNTYSHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
The MedalsThe Medal of Valor is awarded for conspicuousbravery or heroism above and beyond the normaldemands of law enforcement service in response tocriminal situations involving extreme danger to theofficer.The Medal of Courage is awarded for the display ofbravery or heroism above and beyond the normaldemands of law enforcement service in response toa non-criminal situation involving extreme dangeror a criminal situation involving danger to a lesserdegree than required for the Medal of Valor.The Medal of Merit is awarded for conspicuousperformance of duties, which brings significantstatus or recognition to the department.The Medal for Lifesaving is awarded for conspicuous actions while effecting, or attempting to effect, alifesaving rescue or any other act which, if successful, would be considered lifesaving. This awardmay be made for actions rendered without danger tothe officer.The Purple Heart Medal is awarded for an officerincurring serious injury or death during exposure tohazardous actions or the apprehension of a suspect.“In valor there is hope.” - Tacitus
Honoring the men and womenwho keep us safe.
21twentY-FIRST ANNUALmEDAL OF vALORpRESENTATION LUNCHEONHyatt Regency IrvineThursday, April 9, 200911:30 a.m.
ProgramPledge of AllegianceLieutenant Colonel Pete BaumgartenNational AnthemMr. Thomas CummingsInvocationReserve Chaplain Sandy OtsujiIntroductionJoseph D. Carruth, PresidentSheriff’s Advisory CouncilLuncheonAward PresentationSheriff Sandra HutchensMr. Ed ArnoldClosing RemarksSheriff Sandra HutchensSinging of “God Bless America”Mr. Thomas Cummings
Luncheon MenuSaladRED & YELLOW BELIGUINBaby Arugula, Blue Cheese, Toasted Pecans, Pear SegmentsCitrus Mustard Vinaigrette***EntreePlated DuetGRILLED NEW YORK STEAK & ARLENE CHICKENin a Demi Glace SauceDauphinoise PotatoesGreen Beans, Asparagus & Roasted Red Peppers***SLICED BREAD PRESENTATION***DessertCHOCOLATE POTS DE CRÈMEWhipped Cream, Chocolate Shavings & Chocolate Coulis***Starbuck’s Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and Herbal TeasIced Tea Available
2009 Medal RecipientsMEDAL FOR LIFESAVINGSergeant James FousteDeputy Juan ArciniegaDeputy Timothy BrownDeputy Tim CullenDeputy Mike DanciulescuDeputy Carlo Di GanciDeputy Marisella ElmoreDeputy John FreyDeputy John GoodDeputy Richard HassettDeputy Stephen HoffmanDeputy Jason ItoDeputy Jason IvinsDeputy Cory MartinoDeputy Lawrence PackardDeputy James PeakDeputy Matthew PrinceDeputy Jay RobertsDeputy Tracy SizemoreDeputy Shane ThomasDeputy Scott WatsonSSO Michael BakerSSO Robert KieferSPECIAL PRESENTATION PLAQUESCHP Robert RandCHP Michael StoneyOscar FelixPaul HartiganScott HartiganLinda PierogJeff Rogers
2009 Medal RecipientsMEDAL OF COURAGEInvestigator Chris CatalanoInvestigator Garrett DeGiorgioDeputy Brian GunsolleyDeputy Patrick KinneyDeputy Gino RodriquezDeputy Mark WehrliSSO Jason McMillionMEDAL OF MERITLieutenant Gary F. SmithSergeant Kevin BiekerSergeant Daniel ElsnerSergeant John MurrayInvestigator Wendy DavisInvestigator Daniel SalcedoInvestigator Brian SimsDeputy David BeelerJim AmorinoRamin AminlooMEDAL OF VALORDeputy Gary LewellynDeputy Richard Olszynski
MISSION STATEMENTThe men and women of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department are dedicated to the protection of all we serve. We provide exceptional law enforcement services free from prejudiceor favor, with leadership, integrity, and respect.Core ValuesIntegrity without compromise;Service above self;Professionalism in the performance of duty;Vigilance in safeguarding our community.Orange County Sheriff’s Department
MEDAL FOR LIFESAVING
MEDAL FOR LIFESAVINGJUAN C. ARCINIEGAJuan was born and raised in Lima, Peru. He attended Colegio Claretiano High School/Secondary School in Lima and graduated in 1982. Juan moved to the United States in 1988.He is continuing his education through Ashford University Online and is working towarda degree in Criminal Justice.Juan began his career with the Sheriff’s Department in 1998 when he was hired as a Correctional Service Technician at the Intake and Release Center. Juan promoted to Sheriff’sSpecial Officer and was assigned to the Central Men’s Jail. In 2002, he graduated as aDeputy Sheriff from the Sheriff’s Academy, class #156, and was assigned to the CentralJail Complex, Central Men’s Jail, where he continues to work today.Juan lives in the city of Orange with Julie, his wife of 21 years, and their children; Jennifer, age21; Alexander, age 18 and Kyle, age 16. Juan enjoys relaxing at home with his family.
MEDAL FOR LIFESAVINGCARLO DI GANCICarlo was born in the Bronx, New York, but grew up in Mission Viejo after his familymoved to California. He attended Aliso Niguel High School and graduated in 1996. Aftergraduation, Carlo enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he served as an aviationordnance specialist and was stationed in Beaufort, South Carolina and Iwakuni, Japan. Hecompleted his military service as a sergeant.Carlo joined the Sheriff’s Department in 2002 as a Deputy Sheriff Trainee and was assignedto the Central Men’s Jail after graduating from the Sheriff’s Academy. He has received acommendation for stopping an assault on an inmate and identifying the assailants and another commendation for his professional conduct when confronted by an agitated inmate.In 2007, Carlo received the Medal for Lifesaving.Carlo lives in Riverside with his wife, Amber, and their three children, Colin, age 11; Abigail,age two and their newest addition, four-month-old Carson. In his spare time, Carlo enjoysrestoring classic automobiles and spending time with his family.
DEPUTY JUAN C. ARCINIEGADEPUTY CARLO DI GANCISaved the life of a Cardiac Arrest VictimEarly on Sunday morning, March 2, 2008, Deputy Juan Arciniega and Deputy Carlo DiGanci were working their assigned positions at the Central Men’s Jail when inmates in ahousing cell began yelling “man down”; a term that means someone is unconscious or hascollapsed. Several deputies responded to the area and quickly moved the man out of thesmall, restricted space of the cell and laid him down in the corridor.Deputies Arciniega and Di Ganci arrived and immediately began assessing the 26-year-oldinmate’s condition. When Deputy Di Ganci discovered that the man had no pulse and wasnot breathing; he and Deputy Arciniega began Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).A few minutes later medical personnel arrived with an Automated External Defibrillator(AED) and took over CPR. After two cycles were administered the man’s heart began tobeat. The victim was transported to the hospital by fire department personnel and wasexpected to survive.The nurse at the hospital expressed her appreciation to the deputies for their lifesaving efforts. The fast response and immediate actions of Deputy Arciniega and Deputy Di Ganci,along with the advanced treatment by the medical staff, saved the man’s life.
MEDAL FOR LIFESAVINGMICHAEL A. BAKERMichael was born in Burbank, California and raised in Cypress, graduating from John F.Kennedy High School in La Palma in 1977. Michael attended Capernwray Bible Collegein Carnforth, England in 1978 and 1979. When he returned to America, Michael workedseveral jobs, including a stint at Knott’s Berry Farm, before settling into the security field.Michael joined the Sheriff’s Department in 1991 as a Special Officer at the Central JusticeCenter. He has also worked periodically at the North Justice Center and is currently assignedto the Central Court. Michael received a Lifesaving Medal in 2008.Michael lives in Corona with his wife Debbie and has four children, Brandon, age 25; Candace, age 23; Geoff, age 22 and Ed, age 19. Michael and Debbie operate their own internettravel agency and Michael enjoys hanging out on the beach at Maui whenever he can.
PLAQUEOSCAR G. FELIX JR.Oscar was born in Mexico but grew up in the city of Orange, California. He attended OrangeHigh School and graduated in 1981. After high school, Oscar worked as an ambulance driverand attendant, and became an emergency medical technician. He also enrolled at Santa AnaCommunity College, earning an Associate of Arts degree in Nursing in 1985.Oscar currently works as a licensed vocational nurse for Maxim Health Care Registry. Hehas been working with terminally ill patients for the last five years.Oscar lives in the city of Orange. His hobbies include drawing, painting, cooking, anddancing. He enjoys listening to classical music and traveling.
PLAQUELINDA J. PIEROGLinda was born on March Air Force Base in Riverside, California, but grew up in NewMexico, California, Washington, Maryland, and Texas. She graduated from Frederick HighSchool in Frederick, Maryland in 1970 and ended up back in California to attend Cal StateLong Beach. Linda is a self-described “perpetual student”. After earning her Bachelor’sDegree in Nursing, she attained a Master’s Degree in Business from Pepperdine Universityand a Master’s Degree in Nursing from St. Louis University.Linda is an emergency department nurse practitioner at St. Joseph’s Hospital and CHOC.She is the practice manager for the physicians of the third busiest emergency departmentin California. She has been teaching CPR to hospital staff, physicians, and civilians since1976 and continues as a member of the American Heart Association Affiliate Faculty.Linda lives in Monarch Beach with her husband, Dr. James Pierog. They have been marriedfor 35 years and have two children; Margaux Pierog and Dr. Jessica Pierog. She relaxes byexercising, reading, and playing golf.
SHERIFF’S SPECIAL OFFICER MICHAEL A. BAKERMR. OSCAR G. FELIX JR.MRS. LINDA J. PIEROGSaved the life of a Cardiac Arrest VictimDuring the mid-morning hours on Tuesday, April 1, 2008, Sheriff’s Special Officer MichaelBaker was working at the Security Desk of the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana. A callwas received advising that one of the jurors in the juror assembly room needed medicalassistance. SSO Baker responded immediately with an Ambu-bag and an AED.When he arrived, he found Oscar Felix and Linda Pierog, both off-duty nurses were alreadyadministering CPR to the 47-year-old subject. After a quick assessment confirmed theman had no pulse and was still not breathing, SSO Baker deployed the AED, administering one shock cycle to the victim. The man immediately regained consciousness. Whenfire personnel arrived they transported the victim to the hospital where he was expected tomake a full recovery.The quick, effective response and immediate lifesaving actions of SSO Baker, Mr. Felix,and Mrs. Pierog saved the man’s life.
MEDAL FOR LIFESAVINGTIMOTHY D. CULLENTim was born and raised in Orange County. In 1984, he graduated from Katella High Schoolin Anaheim. After graduating from high school, Tim enlisted in the United States Army andserved as a medic, attaining the rank of corporal. He was stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky,Pusan, Korea, and Fort Irwin, California. Tim is currently working toward a degree inCriminal Justice through Ashford University.Tim joined the Sheriff’s Department in 1989 and was assigned to the Musick Facility aftercompleting the Sheriff’s Academy. In 1994, he transferred to the Central Jail Complex andworked at both the Central Men’s Jail and the Intake/Release Center. Tim transferred to theSouth Operations Division in 1997 and later worked on the jail expansion project at the LacyFacility. In 2002, he moved to the West Operations Division and the city of Stanton. Timis a Field Training Officer and is currently working on the Stanton Directed EnforcementTeam. Tim was awarded the Medal of Courage and the Medal for Lifesaving in 2006 byOCSD. He also received the Red Cross “Bravo for Bravery” award and the Orange CountyFire Authority’s “Highest Award for Bravery”.Tim resides in Placentia with his wife, Tracey, and their children, Ian, age 20; Ryan, age13; Madison, age 10 and Bailey-Drew, age nine. Tim likes watching and coaching his kidsin sports and going to the movies. He studies classical viola and likes woodworking andsurfing. Tim also holds a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.
DEPUTY TIMOTHY D. CULLENSaved the life of an Overdose VictimIn the early afternoon on Monday, April 21, 2008, Deputy Tim Cullen and his trainee, DeputyJustin Mathieson, were working patrol in the city of Stanton. They were dispatched to areport of a possible overdose victim who was found in the restroom of a fast food restaurant.When they arrived, they found a 21-year-old male subject lying unconscious on the floorof the restroom.Deputy Cullen immediately conducted an assessment on the victim and discovered he wasnot breathing. He repositioned the man’s head to open his airway, but the man still did notstart breathing. Deputy Cullen used his Ambu Rescue mask and administered several breathsto the victim, eventually enabling the man to begin breathing on his own.Fire department personnel arrived and administered advanced lifesaving treatment. Thevictim was stabilized and transported to a nearby hospital where he recovered from hiscondition.Paramedics at the scene said the man would have died had Deputy Cullen not acted immediately to restore the man’s breathing. The timely and effective efforts of Deputy Cullensaved the man’s life.
MEDAL FOR LIFESAVINGJASON G. ITOJason was born in Los Angeles and grew up in Monterey Park, California. He attendedAlhambra High School and graduated in 1983. Jason then enrolled at the California StateUniversity of Los Angeles, attaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science in1988. Jason worked as a software designer for Hughes Aircraft and Syseca Inc. until 1995and also worked for a jewelry manufacturing company.Jason joined the Sheriff’s Department in 1998 and was assigned to the Lacy Facility aftergraduating from the Sheriff’s Academy. After a temporary assignment in Professional Standards in 2001-2002, Jason returned to the Lacy Facility until transferring to South Operationsin 2005. Jason works in the city of Rancho Santa Margarita where he is currently assignedas the School Resource Officer. He was awarded a Gold Star in 2001.Jason currently lives in the city of Brea. His hobbies include cooking and working out.
MEDAL FOR LIFESAVINGJAMES A. PEAKJames was born in Orange, California but grew up in Spokane, Washington. He went toNorth Central High School in Spokane and graduated in 1989. After high school Jameseventually moved back to California and took his first full-time job, joining the Sheriff’sDepartment in 1993. He enrolled at the California State University of Fullerton in 1996 andgraduated in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science.James’ first assignment with the Sheriff’s Department was at the Lacy Facility and includedtemporary assignments at John Wayne Airport and Sheriff’s Transportation. He transferredto North Patrol in 2003 and then moved to South Operations in 2005, where he was assigned to patrol in the city of Rancho Santa Margarita. In 2006 and 2007, James workeda special assignment in the Terrorism Early Warning Group before returning to RanchoSanta Margarita.James resides in RSM with his wife, Deirdre, and their children, Ashley, age 22; Kara, age11; and Sara, age seven. His main hobbies include working with computers and watchingand playing hockey. He also enjoys relaxing at home with his family.
DEPUTY JASON G. ITODEPUTY JAMES A. PEAKSaved the life of a Cardiac Arrest VictimOn Friday, April 25, 2008, Deputy Jason Ito and Deputy James Peak were patrolling thecity of Rancho Santa Margarita in the early morning hours of their midnight shifts whenthey received a call of a woman not breathing. Both deputies responded quickly and werethe first emergency personnel to arrive on scene. They found the 57-year-old woman in herbedroom, lying unconscious in bed.Deputies Ito and Peak immediately assessed the woman’s condition and discovered she wasnot breathing and had no pulse. Deputy Peak quickly deployed an AED and administeredone shock. Deputy Ito then began CPR and continued until Fire Department personnel arrived and started advanced medical treatment. As her condition stabilized, she was takento the hospital for additional treatment and was expected to survive.A paramedic told the deputies’ supervisor that they did a great job providing lifesavingefforts. The quick, immediate response and efficient first-aid provided by Deputy Ito andDeputy Peak helped save the woman’s life.
MEDAL FOR LIFESAVINGSHANE W. THOMASShane was born in Bedford, Indiana but grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado, wherehe attended Doherty High School. He graduated in 1992 and enlisted in the United StatesMarine Corps. He was stationed in Washington D.C., where he served at Camp David andwas part of the Presidential Guard, and in Twenty-nine Palms, California. Shane attainedthe rank of corporal during his four years of service.Shane joined the Sheriff’s Department in 2000 as a Deputy Sheriff Trainee and was assignedto the Central Jail Complex, Intake/Release Center after graduating from the Sheriff’s Academy. In 2002, Shane was awarded a Medal for Lifesaving. Shane is currently assigned tothe Intake/Release Center.Shane lives in Lake Elsinore with his wife, Michele, and their three children, Kylee, age11; Colby, age seven and Travis, age four. Shane enjoys hiking, dirt biking, and campingwith his family.
DEPUTY SHANE W. THOMASMR. JEFFERY L. ROGERSSaved the life of a Cardiac Arrest VictimLate in the morning on Saturday, July 5, 2008, Deputy Shane Thomas of the Central JailComplex, Intake/Release Center was eating brunch with his uncle, Jeff Rogers and theirfamilies in the city of Lake Elsinore. Suddenly, a woman at an adjacent table collapsed tothe floor. Deputy Thomas and Mr. Rogers, a registered nurse, reacted immediately andrushed to the aid of the 44-year-old victim.After quickly assessing the woman’s condition and discovering that she was not breathingand had no pulse, Deputy Thomas and Mr. Rogers began administering CPR to the victim.They continued CPR for over five minutes until fire department personnel arrived and startedadvanced life support treatment. The woman was taken to the hospital for additional treatment and eventually recovered from her cardiac episode.The Riverside County Fire Chief commended Deputy Thomas and Mr. Rogers for thelifesaving measures they provided to the victim. The victim’s father called the Sheriff’sDepartment to commend the two heroes, stating that they were “guardian angels sent fromabove.” He added that had Deputy Thomas and Mr. Rogers not come to the rescue, hisdaughter would be dead. The immediate and assertive response of Deputy Thomas and RNRogers saved the woman’s life.
MEDAL FOR LIFESAVINGROBERT H. KIEFERBob was born in Tonopah, Nevada, but grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota where he graduated from Washburn High School in 1963. Bob enrolled in the University of Minnesota andearned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism in 1967. He worked in advertising and marketing, owned and operated a veterinary dermatological manufacturing company, and workedas a sales and marketing executive for a large real estate company. In 1990, Bob opened hisown consulting firm for residential real estate developers and construction lenders.In 1999, Bob began a career with the Orange County Marshal’s Department and became aSheriff’s Special Officer when the Marshal’s Department merged with the Orange CountySheriff’s Department later that year. He worked as a Detention Officer and Bailiff in SouthCourt until transferring to Harbor Court last year. Since 2004 Bob has also been a LifeSaving /AED instructor for the Sheriff’s Department.Bob lives in San Juan Capistrano with Nancy, his wife of 42 years. They have three childrenand six grandchildren. Bob loves the ocean and is an avid surfer. He won bronze medalsat the 2000 and 2002 Police & Fire Olympics. He also li
“In valor there is hope.” - Tacitus . Michael attended Capernwray Bible College in Carnforth, England in 1978 and 1979. When he returned to America, Michael worked . Community College
