RFR's mission is to support and recognize the officers and staff within the
Spring Valley Village Police Department.

  

It is only through the generous and selfless gifts of our community, both residents and businesses, that we are able to accomplish this mission.

 

In March, we honored Officer Nathan Hale, as the Officer of the Quarter.  Special Thank You to Vision Source Westview, KP's Kitchen, The Toasted Yolk, and Treebeards for their generous support of our Officer of the Quarter!  Pictured below are Mike Gordy - RFR Board, Chief Mark Schulze, Officer Nathan Hale, Scott Sanders - RFR Board, and Officer Anthony Rendon.

 

In February, we recognized our Officer Anniversaries with Reserve Officer Chuck Joyner (8 years) and Officer Jessie Maldonado (3 Years) during a Meet the Chief and Officers breakfast for our Chief and Gold members.  

 

 

Saturday, January 20, we had the privilege to recognize Officer Rick Martell (4th from left) for 2 years of service with the SVVPD.  We also got to recognize Chief Mark Schulze (holding sign) for 24 years with the SVVPD!  In the photo below are officers from the day shift and night shift who were present for our presentation and photos.  Special thanks to RFR member Charlie Cole (far left in photo) for joining us.  Thank you again to Blue Bell Creameries for supporting our officers!

 

 

For the officers who worked Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, when all the restaurants are closed, RFR worked with Kerry Pauly (KP), owner of KP's Kitchen to provide meals on both days for these officers.  When asked to help with the meals, KP didn't hesitate to step up and help.  Thank you to him and his staff for providing chicken and baby back ribs to those officers working the holidays.  This was 24 meals over 2 days and took a loaded pick-up to transport.

 

Pictured below is Kerry Pauly and Officer Robert Moore.

 

This year RFR was able to provide every officer with a monogrammed duffel bag as a Thank You and Merry Christmas gift from the residents of Spring Valley and Hilshire Village.

 

Pictured below (L>R) Officer Robert Moore, Officer Jessie Maldonado, Chief Mark Schulze, and Detective Clay Spriggs.

 

Pictured below is Telecommunications Officer BoRita Williams

 

For the 2nd year, because of the strong support of our Spring Valley Village and Hilshire Village neighbors, RFR was able to present every officer with an iconic Goode Co. Pecan Pie in the wooden box for Thanksgiving! Pictured below (L-R) Craig W Moritz, RFR; Chief Mark Schulze, Officer Antonio Rendon, Officer Nathan Hale, Det. Clay Spriggs, Officer Carlos Pineda, and Scott Sanders, RFR

 

 

 

November RFR recognized 2 officers for their work anniversaries and one as Officer of the Quarter.  This month Lt. Detective Carlos Menchaca celebrated 10 years with SVVPD.  Captain Justin Lane is presenting Lt. Menchaca with a 10 year certificate below.  Additionally, Sergeant Ariel Clawson celebrated 4 years, while we also honored Officer Jessie Maldonado as our Officer of the Quarter. 

 

 

Saturday, October 28, for National First Responders Day, RFR provided dinner from Chick Fil-A and a basket of snacks for the officers during shift change.  Pictured below are Officer Carlos Pineda, Craig Moritz, Sgt. Trent Wood, Charlie Cole, and Leslie Moritz.  Photographer was Chief Mark Schulze.

 

Thursday morning, October 19, RFR recognized Officer Chris Garcia and Officer Joshua Martinez on both of their 1st anniversaries with SVVPD.  With these two officers, RFR has now had the opportunity recognize and honor every officer in the department!  We are very grateful for all of our neighbors for the support they have provided so that we can do what we do.

 

Saturday, September 2, RFR provided dinner at the shift change for officers working over the Labor Day weekend.  We brought in Chick Fil A so that both day and night shifts could enjoy.

Pictured below is Sgt. Trent Wood and Chief Mark Schulze.  In photo on right is Officer Rueben Leal, Chief Schulze, Officer Joshua Martinez, and Corporal Ariel Clawson.  Special thanks to Chief Schulze for coming in on Saturday just for this occasion.  Other officers were busy with calls so they got to partake later.

 

 

 

Monday, August 21, RFR was honored to recognize Dispatcher BoRita Williams (1 year) and Sgt. Benito Alvarado (5 years) on their work anniversaries with the SVPD.  Big Thank You to Blue Bell Creameries for supporting our officers!

 

Tuesday, August 15, we recognized Sgt. Alberto Menchaca as our Officer of the Quarter.  He is Sergeant over the Patrol Division and featured on the RFR home page for the Q3 of 2023.  We were pleased to have Chief's member Charlie Cole join us for the presentation.

 

Saturday, June 17, RFR hosted the SVPD Family Day in the Park.  A special shout out to the RFR member volunteers who showed up to help serve in various capacities!  The Coles, Kilpatricks, Bradfords, Steffens, Buesingers, Ruth Rogers, Kirsten Carlson, Sandi Waters, John Lisenby and our Board members. Most of the SVPD was in attendance with their families and extended families.  Officer Robert Moore stayed at the PD all night and smoked brisket, pulled pork, chicken, sausage and hot dogs.  RFR provided the food, drinks, inflatables, and Kona Ice Truck.  Blue Bell donated ice cream sandwiches for everyone.

 

During the day, we recognized 6 officers for their work anniversary month in June.

 

 

Tuesday, March 23 was a big day at the Spring Valley City Council meeting.  First of all, Chief Mark Schulze was sworn in as the new Police Chief after serving as the acting Chief for 14 months.  Residents For Responders provided a cake and drinks for a reception at Grace Community Church afterwards.

 

 

In May we recognized the anniversary of Debbie Gonzalez who is a supervisor in SVPD dispatch, as well as our Officer of the Quarter, Officer Michael Yanez.

 

 

For Police Week Residents For Responders provided the SVPD with 2 rounds of cookies from Tiff's Treats, breakfast tacos from The Toasted Yolk and Saturday night dinner for day/night shift from Chick Fil-A. Thanks to all the supporters and members of Residents For Responders to do this!

 

 

In February, we honored 2 professionals, Officer Chuck Joyner and Officer Jessie Maldonado, who have served with the SVPD for 7 and 2 years, respectively.  

 

 

To begin 2023 for their January work anniversaries, we had the honor to recognize Chief Mark Schulze for his 23 years of service to SVPD and to Corporal Rick Martell for his 1 year of service to the department

 

 

In September 2022 we were able to recognize our first Officer of the Month, Sgt. Detective Carlos Menchaca.  He was featured on our home page as well as received some gifts from local businesses.  In October, we recognized our 2nd Staff Member of the Month, Ms. Debbie Gonzalez (pictured below), Dispatch Supervisor.  She also was featured on the website for the 4th quarter of 2022.

 

 

In November 2022, we were able to make our first officer anniversary gift, which happened to be Sgt. Detective Carlos Menchaca. He has been serving our communities for 9 years.

 

 

The week of Thanksgiving 2022, we presented all staff and officers with Goode Co. Pecan Pies in the iconic wooden boxes.  This allowed us to show each member our Thank You and Appreciation without waiting for an anniversary month.  There was quite a bit of excitement amongst the officers when these showed up!

 

 

In December 2022, we recognized Officer Ashley Malone for her 6 years of service to the residents of SVV and HV.