| | The Downey Police Department's “Employee of the Quarter” program recognizes employees that provide exemplary service to the Department. Examples of exemplary service can include displaying a positive attitude which creates a positive influence on others, meeting specific goals or accomplishments during the quarter, performing above and beyond assigned duties, going out of his/her way to assist fellow employees and citizens, exhibiting outstanding work ethics, or offering new and innovative ideas resulting in improvement of services or processes.
| | |  Jose Barajas
Employee of the Quarter, January - March 2012
Jose was selected as the Downey Police Department's Employee of the Quarter for the 1st Quarter of 2012. Jose joined the Downey Police Department in August 2008 and has quickly become a rising star within the organization. Jose’s work ethic is above reproach and he has an exemplary record of good attendance. Jose communicates well, treats all people with respect, and he is constantly displaying a positive attitude which creates a positive influence on others. Jose never hesitates to go out of his way to assist fellow employees and citizens, The City of Downey Police Department is fortunate to have Jose Barajas as part of our family and congratulations Jose on being named the Downey Police Department’s Employee of the Quarter for the 1st quarter of 2012. |
| Past Employee of the Quarter Award Recipients
| | | |  Jessica Ruiz, Police Records Specialist I - 4th Quarter 2011
| |  Maria Villegas, Police Corporal/ Detective- 3rd Quarter 2011
| |  Mike Ehrenfeldt, Training Coordinator- 2nd Quarter 2011
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Wayne Raymond, Police Corporal- 1st Quarter 2011 | |
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