Getting to know our officers:
Where are you from? El Paso, TX.
How long have you been a police officer? I have been a police officer for 28 years and spent 22 of those years with the SPD.
What do you like most about SEAPAL? I enjoy building friendships and relationships with youth, their families, and the community in a fun atmosphere.
What is your favorite sport or activity? My favorite has been baseball / T-ball because officers are more interactive with the kids, and it’s fun.
What is your favorite snack or treat? Pizza is the best after a SEAPAL program.
Where are you from? Seattle, WA.
How long have you been a police officer? I have been an officer for nearly 10 years, and my entire career has been with the SPD.
What do you like most about SEAPAL? I really enjoy coaching sports, playing games, and being outdoors so SEAPAL has offered a lot of chances to do things I like with young people.
What is your favorite sport or activity? Overall, it is probably track and field. I played that sport the longest growing up and I am a volunteer coach currently.
What is your favorite snack or treat? My favorite treat is ice cream. All the chocolate or vanilla based flavors are good with me.
Where are you from? Philadelphia, PA.
How long have you been a police officer? I have been a police officer with the SPD for 12 years.
What do you like most about SEAPAL? I like interacting with youth and being in the role of a mentor.
What is your favorite sport or activity? I like track and field and soccer. As a youth growing up, I ran track (400M/800M) and later loved to play soccer
What is your favorite snack or treat? I like Pagliacci Pizza which I think is the closest to NY style pizza.
Where are you from? I’m originally from Memphis, TN. I’ve lived in Washington since 2016.
How long have you been a police officer? I’ve been a police officer since 2007 (with the Memphis Police Department). I’ve been with the SPD since 2016.
What do you like most about SEAPAL? I like to interact with the kids. It’s my hope to be a positive influence in the lives of the youth.
What is your favorite sport or activity? I like basketball and baseball. I’ve liked both since I was a kid. They’re both fun to play and watch.
What is your favorite snack or treat? I’m a huge fan of salty snacks like popcorn, chips, and trail mix.