Officer Jorge Rosales
San Diego Police Department

Officer Jorge Rosales is assigned to the Western Division Street Crimes Unit. During the holiday season in 2010 the unit was assigned the task of curbing crime in the Fashion Valley Mall. During this assignment Officer Rosales recognized a deficiency in the operation. A new type of theft technique was being utilized. It involved organized groups of suspects usually three or more males and females. This group would send a scout into the store he would point out merchandise, look for surveillance cameras and store security. Once he gathered his intelligence he would signal his “crew”, they would come in, fill their bags and walk out. The bags would be lined with either heavy duty aluminum foil or some sort of reflective material. Also the bags will appear to be labeled bags from the store. If they were challenged the crew leader would intimidate the employees or the crew would split up and either confuse the store employees or one of their crew would be sacrificed. These crews understood that because the people they employed did not have any criminal records most of the time the shoplifters would be released with just a citation. Usually the individual sacrificed would be a female with no record or the crew leader would allow himself to be stopped knowing that he did not have merchandise on him so authorities would be forced to release him or her.

Officer Rosales recognized this trend and came up with a plan to address the issue. But he needed the expertise and experience of private sector loss prevention agents. He contacted and met with the loss prevention agents from Gap Stores, Banana Republic, Victoria Secret, Old Navy, H&M stores and Charlotte Russe as well as the Fashion Valley Mall security. Together they developed a plan that called for the LPOs to roam freely through the mall looking out for suspects who fit the booster crew profile. If a crew was located the LPOs would contact the undercover team. The team would move in and conduct surveillance on the suspects. With the help of the LPOs the officers could see the theft take place. Once the theft was completed the suspects would be allowed to walk to their vehicles where they would be taken down with a uniformed unit. In order for the plan to be successful the hierarchy from each of the retail partners would have to allow us to use their LPOs and trust that we would ensure that their interests would be protected. There were other issues that had to be addressed such as compensation for LPOs who had to appear in court for cases that occurred in stores that were not their own. What liability did they face if their employee was sued for false arrest or injured assisting the police? These issues as well as the parameters the LPOs had to work with had to be addressed before the operation could take place. Jorge worked with his partners and hammered out the minutiae with them. When the issues were addressed the operation began on November 25, 2011.

At the conclusion of the operation in January of 2012 the coalition netted 75 felony arrests. In addition to the arrests eighty-five thousand dollars worth of merchandise was recovered. The crime rate in Fashion Valley Mall dropped seven percent from the same period last year and no robberies of any kind took place in and around the mall. Officer Rosales showed initiative and innovation utilizing resources from the private sector to combat a very lucrative criminal enterprise. The success of the operation can only be attributed to the close working relationship the officers developed with their private sector partners.

Officer Marcus Macias
National City Police Department

Officer Marcus Macias is a native of National City, with strong family and friendship bonds he enjoys with members of the National City Community. Officer Macias is an alumnus of the National School District and a 1997 graduate from Sweetwater High School.

Officer Macias knew early in his life that Law Enforcement would be his chosen career and more specifically, he wanted to be a member of the National City Police Department. In June of 1996 he became a Police Explorer with the National City Police Explorer Post 2859.

In 1998, Officer Macias enrolled himself in the San Diego Regional Police Academy. Upon his successful completion, Officer Macias immediately applied with National City Police Department as a Reserve Police Officer. Officer Macias volunteered many hours as a Reserve Officer until he became a full time Police Officer in March 2001. Although Officer Macias was still himself learning his role as a Police Officer, he never forgot his passion. Shortly thereafter, he began volunteering as a Police Explorer Advisor and to date has remained in the National City Police Department Explorer Program as an Advisor. Officer Macias’ continues his passion for public service and dedication by serving the community of National City as leader to the Cadet Explorers.

Officer Macias served as a National City Police Department K-9 Officer. During his tenure he gave numerous K-9 demonstrations and gave presentations about public safety and child safety throughout National City Schools and parents.

Officer Macias is a current member of the San Diego County Law Enforcement Explorer Advisor Association. Through his tireless efforts and community dedication and service, he and the Explorer Cadets volunteer hundreds of hours each year to the National City Community as well as neighboring communities.

Annually, Officer Macias volunteers his own time supervising and motivating Cadets through a week long live-in Police Explorer Academy. The academy hosts hundreds of young Cadet Explorers from as far away as Sacramento to the Imperial Valley.

Officer Macias’ dedicated service as an Explorer Advisor makes him the cornerstone of a very successful National City Explorer program. Officer Macias believes that the Explorer program helps young people build vital life long values and characteristics such as teamwork, discipline, confidence and responsibly.

Recognizing Officer Macias is a great tribute to his profession the National City Police Explorer Post 2859 and to the National City Community.

Officer Johnathan J. Hypse
California Highway Patrol

The California Highway Patrol San Diego Area respectfully submits Officer Jonathan A. Hypse, #19563, for the ASIS International Law Enforcement Appreciation Award for his continuing efforts in regards to traffic safety and safety of the motoring public.  Officer Hypse is a three year veteran of the California Highway Patrol and Graduate of the University of Phoenix.  Officer Hypse is also a military veteran who is currently in the US Navy reserve.

Officer Hypse has displayed an exemplary work ethic and has been self motivated throughout his career.  Officer Hypse is a consummate professional, which is evident in his uniform, bearing and appearance.  Officer Hypse does an outstanding job removing impaired drivers from our roads during the graveyard shift, earning positive comments from his superiors and the support of his peers.  During difficult times, Officer Hypse has supported the San Diego Area and the Department by volunteering his time as one of our prestigious Honor Guards.  Officer Hypse takes the initiative to volunteer for assignments routinely.  Monthly, he forms part of an elite team that is assigned to Critical Mass, which is a detail aimed at controlling hundreds of bicyclists from disrupting traffic within our jurisdiction.  This particular detail requires sound judgment, flexibility and rapid adjustment attempting to predict their next move.  Officer Hypse does not limit his activities within the Department.  Officer Hypse is a constant volunteer in community events, mentoring our youth.

There is little doubt that Officer Hypse’s overall efforts have reduced the number of collisions, and in doing so, has saved lives.  Officer Hypse has served the San Diego Area of the California Highway Patrol in a meritorious manner and has shown outstanding dedication to the Department.  Officer Hypse exemplifies the qualities of a California Highway Patrol officer and is very deserving of this recognition.

Deputy Paul Michalke
San Diego County Sheriff’s Department

Deputy Paul Michalke was born and raised as an only child in Alamosa, Colorado. Michalke’s father was a police officer who recently retired at the Assistant Chief of Police in his home town of Alamosa. Michalke spent his adolescent years involved in sports, camping, hunting and fishing. While growing up, Michalke never desired a career in Law Enforcement.

After graduating high school, Michalke started his college career in the US Navy as a Machinist. Michalke spent most of his five year Navy career stationed in Point Loma at the Submarine base where he performed repairs on Nuclear Submarines and performed quality assurance inspections during assembly of critical components. In December of 2001, Michalke completed his enlistment and realized his desire to be involved in Law Enforcement. In February, 2002 Michalke was hired by the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department and began his first assignment as a Sheriff’s cadet during the 52nd Regional Law Enforcement Academy.

Michalke has completed various assignments during his career with the Sheriff’s Department such as Detentions, Court Field Services Bureau, Sheriff’s Vista Station Patrol, and most recently on the Sheriff’s Vista Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving Unit (COPPS). Paul was recently promoted to Area Detective and is currently assigned to the Sheriff’s Vista Patrol Station.

Master Gunnery Sergeant
Napoleon J. Dunbar, Jr.
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

Master Sergeant Dunbar enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in January of 1989 and completed recruit training in March with Hotel Company 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, California.

Following recruit training; Private First Class Dunbar attended Marine Combat Training (MCT), Camp Geiger, North Carolina. Upon completion of MCT, he attended the Military Police Schools in San Antonio, Texas, where he was assigned the MOS 5811, Military Police, and promoted to the rank of lance corporal.

Lance Corporal Dunbar reported to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, in October 1989 for his first tour of duty. During this tour, he held the position of patrolman and flight line security specialist.

Lance Corporal Dunbar was then transferred to Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, in November 1991 as a military Policeman. During this tour, he was assigned to the Operation Section as a patrolman. In June of 1991, Lance Corporal Dunbar was promoted to the rank of Corporal and assumed the position of Evidence Custodian. In August 1994, Corporal Dunbar was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and was reassigned as a watch commander with in the operation section.

Sergeant Dunbar was later transferred to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan in December of 1994, and assumed the billet of a Watch Commander. Sgt Dunbar held the
positions of Watch Commander, Physical Security Specialist, Customs Inspector and Non-commissioned Officer In Charge of Customs.

In February 1997, Sergeant Dunbar was then transferred to Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, as a Physical Security specialist. Sergeant Dunbar was later transferred to the Operation section and held the positions of patrol supervisor, and watch commander. Sergeant Dunbar was temporarily assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines for a deployment to Haiti. During this deployment and in March 1998, Sergeant Dunbar was promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant.

In January 2001, Staff Sergeant Dunbar received orders to Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina, for Drill Instructor duty. During this tour, SSgt Dunbar held the positions of Drill Instructor, Senior Drill Instructor, Series Gunnery Sergeant, Staff Non-commissioned Officer In Charge of Recruit Separation Platoon, and Staff Non-commissioned Officer in charge 3rd Battalion, Operations and Training Section. Staff Sergeant Dunbar was promoted to the rank of Gunnery Sergeant in October 2002.

Gunnery Sergeant Dunbar was then transferred to Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, in January 2004, as the Operations Chief of the Provost Marshal’s Office.

In January of 2005, Gunnery Sergeant Dunbar reported for duty as the Staff Non-commissioned Officer in charge of Corporal School, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina. During this tour of duty Gunnery Sergeant Dunbar mentored and trained over 450 Marines from MCAS Beaufort, SC and MCRD Parris Island, SC to become outstanding leaders.

In April 2006, Gunnery Sergeant received orders to Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 Okinawa, Japan, and assumed the duties as the Operation Chief of Camp Courtney. In July 2006, Gunnery Sergeant Dunbar received orders to I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California to deploy to Iraq (Camp Fallujah). During this deployment Gunnery Sergeant Dunbar held the position of I MEF (Forward) Anti-Terrorist Force Protection Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Chief. Gunnery Sergeant Dunbar travel throughout the Al Anbar province training Marines on how to properly employ and utilize non lethal weapons.

In April 2007, Gunnery Sergeant Dunbar was promoted to Master Sergeant and was reassigned as the Operation Chief for the Provost Marshal’s Office Marine Corps Base Camp Foster, Okinawa Japan.

In August 2007, Master Sergeant Dunbar was chosen to deploy with Marine Wing Support Group 17 to Korea in support of Uchi Focus Len (UFL) 07. During this tour Master Sergeant Dunbar held this position of Anti-Terrorist Force Protection Officer.

In September 2007, Master Sergeant Dunbar was transferred to Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 as the Staff Non-commissioned Officer in charge of the Incident Response Platoon.

In October 2008, Master Sergeant Dunbar was assigned as the Operation Chief of MP Co 1st MAW.

In May 2009, Master Sergeant Dunbar was transferred to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, CA where he held the Service Chief and Operations Chief positions before being transferred.

In Feb 2010, Master Sergeant Dunbar was transferred to 3D MAW, MCAS Miramar, where he held the positions of Anti-Terrorist Force Protection Staff Non-Commissioned Officer and Operation Security Officer.

In May 2011, Master Gunnery Sergeant Dunbar was promoted to his current rank and transferred to become Provost Sergeant for MCAS Miramar.

Master Sergeant Dunbar’s personal awards include one Nato Medal, three Navy Commendation Medals, Saudi Liberation Medal, Korean Defense Medal, two Armed Forces Service Medals, one Global War on Terrorism Medal, Good Conduct Medal 7th award, two Iraqi Campaign Medals, two National Defense Service Medals, three Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, one Coast Guard Medal, one Kosovo Campaign Medal, one Kuwait Liberation Medal.