The Apopka Police Department announced the winners of the 2021 Rookie of the Year and Civilians of the Year awards with the following statement on its Facebook page:
Robertson named 2021 Rookie of the Year
"Congratulations to Officer Tonya Robertson for being named the APD 2021 Rookie of the Year. Officer Robertson is a valuable resource to the Apopka Police Department. With just over one year in law enforcement, she entered this career with great enthusiasm. She was selected to take part in a specialized unit dedicated to combating gang violence in South Apopka. Officer Robertson also carries a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new things. While this award is for “Rookie” Police Officers, Officer Robertson consistently demonstrates the skills of a seasoned veteran through her daily work while on patrol."
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Sein, DaCaul win 2021 Civilians of the Year
"The Apopka Police Department would like to congratulate our Civilian Employees of the Year: Sarah Sein and Alexcia DaCaul.
Sarah works extremely hard and does so with a smile on her face. She never complains about anything and is willing to help anyone and everyone. Working in the Records Department, she is the front-line face that many people deal with and she is an invaluable person for this agency. Every day, she comes to work with a positive attitude and willingness to take on the tasks ahead of her. She works diligently to meet submittal deadlines, while still making time to pleasantly handle and respond to the constant flow of ringing phones and requests made by citizens, officers, and staff.
Alexcia is one of the friendliest people in this department and is always eager to assist anyone with any task. She works hard and is always a dedicated team player. She is extremely valued, dedicated, and crucial to the operations of the APD. Working in the Records Department is challenging and there is a high frequency of required work and attention that must be given in this position, she is always attentive and ensures her work is completed thoroughly and neatly. She is a true asset to our agency."
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