George Fencl Award
See also: United States law enforcement decorations#Philadelphia Police DepartmentThe George Fencl Award, named in honor of Philadelphia Police Officer George Fencl, is given by the Daily News to a Philadelphia Police Officer who exemplifies compassion, fairness, and civic commitment. The award was first given in 1986.
| Year | Rank | Name | District/Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Captain | David Morrell | 26th District, Commanding Officer |
| 1987 | Officer | Wiley L. Redding | 35th District, Community Relations |
| 1988 | Officer | Joe Donato | 19th District |
| 1989 | Captain | Al Lewis | 22nd District, Commanding Officer |
| 1990 | Lieutenant | Jose Manuel Melendez | East Division, Community Interaction Task Force |
| 1991 | Captain | George Fenzil | Traffic Unit, Commanding Officer |
| 1992 | Lieutenant | Stephen Johnson | Police Conflict-Prevention and Resolution Unit, Commanding Officer |
| 1993 | Officer | Edwin "Bo" Diaz | 26th District, Community Relations |
| 1994 | Captain | Arthur Durrant | 26th District, Commanding Officer |
| 1995 | Officer | James Perkins | 2nd District |
| 1996 | Officer | Joseph Dembeck | 14th District |
| 1997 | Officer | Brenda Robinson-Stowe | 16th District, Mounted Officer |
| 1998 | Captain | William Colarulo | 25th District, Commanding Officer |
| 1999 | Officer | Bernard Turner | 22nd District |
| 2000 | Chief Inspector | Dexter Green | Special Operations Unit, Commanding Officer |
| 2001 | Deputy Commissioner | Sylvester Johnson | Patrol, Narcotics, Detectives, and Special Operations, Commanding Officer |
| 2002 | Captain | William Fisher | Civil Affairs Unit, Commanding Officer |
| 2003 | Officer | Ruth McNatte | 16th District, Community Relations |
| 2004 | Chief Inspector | James Tiano | Community Affairs Bureau, Commanding Officer |
| 2005 | Officer | Darlene Chapman-Cummings | Anti-Drug Program: DARE |
| 2006 | Officer | AnnaMae Law | 26th District |
| 2007 | Sergeant | Kimberly Byrd | Chief of Staff |
| 2008 | Captain | Kevin Bethel | 17th District, Commanding Officer |
| 2009 | Officer | Adrian Hospedale | 12th District |
| 2010 | Officer | Richard "Butch" Riddick | 12th District |
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