Detective Ruben Garcia is presented this award for conducting thorough, complete and accurate investigations that consistently go well above and beyond what is minimally acceptable. He has displayed a high level of resourcefulness and tenacity to ensure quality investigations and is always ready, willing and able to assist his co-workers with their cases as well. He has taken it upon himself to develop a Coroner training program for first responder officers with other agencies and is now an instructor at the Gavilan Police Academy. His positive attitude has greatly influenced his co-workers and the public. Over the past 26 years, Detective Garcia has performed an outstanding service for the citizens of Monterey County and is a credit to himself and the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office.