Awards

Officer Juan Cruz

In 2026, Officer Cruz was honored as the Officer of the Year by The 100 Club. This recognition was awarded for his relentless 30-hour investigation that successfully uncovered and neutralized a meticulously planned school shooting plot. His work led to the swift arrest of suspects and averted a major tragedy, potentially saving numerous lives. 

Officers S. Wilson &  L. Garcia were the inaugural recipients of the 2023–2024 Region 4 Dr. Rod Paige School Safety Award for their commendable assistance to a student in crisis. This recognition was presented during last night's school board meeting. Additionally, Chief McMahan, along with Sergeants Portillo, Sonnier, and Scarafile (not pictured), was also acknowledged with this award.

In the fall of 2013, Pasadena ISD Police received a crisis hotline tip about a planned school shooting at a local elementary school. Using only a phone number and IP address, officers utilized the CLEAR® investigative platform to quickly identify and apprehend the suspect before any harm could occur.

For their swift and resourceful actions, which likely saved countless lives, the Pasadena ISD Police Department was awarded first place in the 2013 Everyday Heroes Awards by Thomson Reuters. 

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