Commitment to excellence, effort and teamwork are on full display every week under the Friday night lights, and not just from ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD's standout football teams.
The district is honoring some of ÁùºÏ±¦µä's finest police officers prior to kickoff every week in conjunction with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
The district recognized two standouts Sept. 2 at Nelson Field and Burger Stadium.
Officer Katy Ricker has been with APD for five years and was honored prior to the ÁùºÏ±¦µä High vs. Akins matchup at Burger Stadium for her efforts during the Oct. 30, 2015, floods. Ricker risked her life to save a woman trapped in rising waters of Onion Creek, pulling her to safety.
APD Sergeant Jeff Crawford, a 26-year veteran, has worked in patrols, SWAT, gang unit, homicide and special events. He currently supervises the bomb squad, explosive-detecting K-9 unit and the dive team. He was saluted by the crowd at Nelson field prior to Bowie's clash with LBJ.
ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD will honor ÁùºÏ±¦µä police officers prior to games throughout the season, and has plans to expand the recognitions to include ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD police officers.
To nominate an officer for recognition, please send the officer's name and a brief description of his or her service to Steve Vittorini, director of the Greater ÁùºÏ±¦µä FCA, at stevev@fcaaustin.org.
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