The Concord Police Department recently recognized several Department and partner agency members for outstanding work and service to the community during an awards ceremony. Additionally, the Department celebrated the recent promotion of six Police Sergeants, six Police Lieutenants, and one Police Captain at the event. This annual event hosted by the Police Department recognizes and acknowledges exceptional individual or group achievements, performance, proficiency, heroism and service of its members and individuals from the community through commendations and awards.
The following awards were presented to 24 individuals from the Concord Police Department, the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office, Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, and the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office.
Captain’s Commendation: Performs meritorious service or establishes, through a pattern of performance, exceptional initiative, and competence.
Superior Performance Award: The award may be given to any employee, reserve, or volunteer who, while serving in an official capacity and in the best interests of the department, distinguishes themselves through the accomplishment of an outstanding service.
The Chief’s Award recognizes community members or groups who provide distinguished meritorious service or significant contributions to law enforcement and the community. This year, the Contra Costa County Health Services A3 (Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime) Leadership Team was awarded the Chief’s Award for their groundbreaking partnership with the Concord Police Department in transforming mental health crisis response.
The A3 program has already demonstrated significant improvements in mental health crisis response:
- In 2023, CPD received 1,368 mental health-related calls, diverting 250 to A3.
- In 2024, CPD received 1,442 mental health-related calls, diverting 702 to A3.
- Over the past four years, CPD has seen:
- 26% reduction in mental health holds (initiated by police officers).
- 41% decrease in mental health-related calls requiring police response.
The Contra Costa County Health Services A3 Leadership Team has been instrumental in building this innovative, life-changing program, ensuring that individuals in crisis receive the right resources at the right time. Their vision, collaboration, and dedication have made a profound impact on public safety and mental health services in Concord and beyond.
Officers Kyle Loo, Scott Ho and Michael Wilson were awarded the Life-Saving Award which may be awarded to any employee, reserve, or volunteer who performs an exceptional act under emergency and/or extraordinary conditions in the furtherance of human life. On February 12, 2025, these three Police Officers responded to a Fire/Medical emergency on Sumac Circle. A resident reported that their spouse had collapsed, was unresponsive, and had possibly stopped breathing. Upon arrival, Officers Loo, Ho, and Wilson immediately assessed the victim and initiated CPR. Recognizing the severity of the situation, Officers Loo and Ho deployed their Automated External Defibrillator (AED), attached the pads, and administered a shock as advised by the device. They continued administering CPR for several minutes until Fire Department personnel arrived and took over life-saving efforts. As a direct result of the officers’ immediate intervention, the patient, who suffered a cardiac event, was transported to the hospital. He was discharged within a week, fully neurologically intact.
Lastly, the Concord Police Department recognized 13 recent promotions following a large group of service retirements by senior staff:
Police Sergeant
- Christopher Blakely
- James Cartwright
- Nicholas Davison
- Jesse Hunt
- Eduardo Montero
- Krista Sansen
Police Lieutenant
- Matthew Cain
- Joshua Gilfry
- Kevin Halm
- Scott Smith
- Shasta Vanetti
- Renee Williams
Police Captain
- Mark Robison
