OJAI POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRE SS RELEASE

SHERIFF BOB BROOKS CHIEF OF POLICE

CAPTAIN CHRIS DUNN

Nature of Ventura County Sheriff’s Department /

Incident: 43rd Kiwanis Law Day “Officer of the
Year” Awards Dinner

Locatio Four Points Sheraton Hotel, Ventura Harbor, 1050 Schooner Dr., Ventura
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Date & May 28, 2010 / 6:00 P.M.

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Deputy Gunnar Dike has been selected as the 2010 Kiwanis Deputy of the Year for the Ojai
substation. The award is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. Gunnar was selected for this award
due to his dedication to the Ojai Valley, exceptional work ethic, and professionalism. He has
been with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department for 9 1/2 years, and has worked in the
Detention Services and Patrol Services Divisions. Gunnar has been assigned to the Ojai
substation for the past 3 years, where he is currently working patrol. He was selected to be a
field training officer and is currently one of the station’s gang liaison officers. His solid work ethic
and positive character are a testament to the passion he possesses in serving members of his
community and the Law Enforcement profession.

The Kiwanis Clubs of Ventura County will be hosting a dinner banquet at the Ventura Four
Points Sheraton, 1050 Schooner Drive, Ventura, on May 28, at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $40.00 per
person and can be purchased in advance by contacting Gloria R. Casa, (805) 642-0179.

Officer Preparing Sergeant Maureen Hookstra / Ventura County Sheriff’s

Release: Department / Ojai Substation

Follow-up Sergeant Maureen Hookstra (805) 646-1414

Contact:

Approved By: Capt. C. Dunn

402 S. Ventura Street, Ojai, CA 93023 / 805.646.1414