by Sabrina Salas Matanane, KUAM NewsFriday, May 09, 2008 Subscribe to Sabrina's newsfeed
Protecting our community is our government's most fundamental commitment to the people that we serve, from safety on Guam's roads to securing island villages are a few responsibilities the Guam Police Department carries out everyday. And in recognition of their commitment to serve the people of Guam, Governor Felix Camacho declared May 11-17 "Guam Police Week". Additionally, May 15 has been set aside as "Peace Officers Memorial Day". Gertrude Champaco was given the Civilian Employee of the Year Award, and the late GPD Officer Frank E. Smith was honored with the Police Officer of the Year Award. Smith's widow, Tashanna, said, "Thank you for honoring my honey and recognize his hard work that he did throughout the department."