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Volunteer Ellen Roderick has dedicated her time to volunteer at West Valley Area Detective Division for over seven years. She is assigned to West Valley Area Detective Division working the public counter. There, she responds to inquiries from citizens who walk in or telephonically need assistance regarding their case. She efficiently directs them to the investigating detective or the proper information source. Volunteer Roderick’s job knowledge and good judgment makes her a valuable asset in Working the hectic environment of a public counter. The detective front counter experiences high volume telephone calls, walk-in traffic and, at times, upset citizens. Volunteer Roderick’s compassion and good judgment in dealing with issues that arise, projects a positive image to the citizens who themselves in stressful situations and needing assistance from the police department.
Due to staffing shortages, and given the fact that she has proven to be a competent, conscientious, and trustworthy volunteer, the Detective Commanding Ofñcer’s Secretary selected Volunteer Roderick to coordinate the tracking and ordering of office supplies for West Valley Detective Division. She tirelessly keeps inventory and stocks the supplies, ensuring that detective personnel have available the supplies necessary to perform their daily duties. She has developed a positive working relationship with personnel from LAPD Supply Division and was recently invited to attend Supply Division’s Open House event, where it was evident that she is regarded as a valuable member of the Los Angeles Police Department family.
Additionally, Ellen has taken on the variety of other tasks, including ensuring that completed Arrest Packages area properly stored and easily accessible to the investigating detectives, and purging older ñles in preparation for yearly record retention. Ellen’s thoughtful and generous nature is evident in the special things she quietly does for detectives without expecting any acknowledgement. Unbeknownst to many, Ellen is the one who keeps the candy bowl stocked with treats which detective personnel have come to depend on. Additionally, being aware of the Department’s supply budget limitations, she personally supplies detectives and others in the station with tissue boxes for their desks. Based on Ellen Roderick’s loyalty to the Department and to the community, and her countless contributions to the Los Angeles Police Department, it is with great pride that West Valley Area selected her as Volunteer of the Year for 2012.
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