Medal of Merit Recipients

The Medal of Merit is awarded to Department members who perform superior accomplishments, which result in significant contributions to the efficient operation of the Department. Such accomplishments result in major improvements in technology, organization, or procedures. These may be based on a single act or on exceptional personal efforts.

If you are a recipient of an SDSO Medal and don’t see your name on this list, please contact the Museum at info@SanDiegoSheriffsMuseum.org.

2014 Michael Knobbe
2014 David Nemeth
2015 Karen Stubkjaer
2015 William Kerr
2015 Angela Tsuida
2015 James Bovet
2017 Justin Cole
2022 Angel Sevilla
2022 Michael Pepin
2023 David Blackwell
2023 Brendon Bourgeois
2025 Joe Bartee
2025 Stephanie Mull
2025 Richard Kurz
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