Awards and Promotions Ceremony Held




Acting Chief of Police Robert D. MacLean, Sergeant David Hurley, Officer Ryan Evasick, Sergeant Keaton Wright and Associate Director for Visitor and Resource Protection Cam Sholly.
Photo taken by Tami Heilemann, Department of Interior


On Thursday, September 18th, the United States Park Police held an awards and promotion ceremony.

The ceremony was held at the U.S. Park Police Anacostia Operations Facility in Washington, DC. A total of 22 awards were conferred to recognize Force personnel for their service and continued contributions to the public. Awards including a Chief’s Certificate of Appreciation, eight Unit Citations, three Chief’s Certificates for Outstanding Police Service, and ten Lifesaving Awards.

Promotions included:

*Officer Pasquale Tesi, who was promoted to the rank of sergeant in the San Francisco Field Office

*Sergeant David Williams, who was promoted to lieutenant in the San Francisco Field Office

*Captain Noreen Schirmer, who was promoted to major and commander of the San Francisco Field Office, and

*Captain Charles Guddemi, who was promoted to major, Icon Protection Branch.