Above and Beyond the Call

July 1, 2026

The 37th Annual Rockville Public Safety Awards honored members of the Rockville City Police Department.

A group of uniformed emergency service personnel stand outdoors in a line, each holding a certificate, with trees and a pond in the background.

Recipients, flanked by Lt. Andy Crawford (L) and Lt. Kenneth Matney (R), with Lt. Dan Romeril fourth from left and Maj. Bill Nieberding sixth from right, are (L to R): Sgt. Anthony Casabona, Officer Sara Epps, Cpl. Nicholas Weiss, Sgt. Jeff Park, Cpl. Eddie Roman, Officer Dakota Durant and Sgt. Jon Berry (Meritorious Service); Maj. Bill Nieberding and Lt. Javier Baquero (Distinguished Service); Officer Elvis Nguyen (Medal of Valor); Cpl. Ronnie Crowe (Distinguished Service); and Officer Damoni Smith (Meritorious Service).

Not pictured: Cpl. Tyler Haines and Officer Henry Martinez (Medal of Valor); Officer Chance Thrasher (Distinguished Service and Meritorious Service); Cpl. Brandon Thomas (Distinguished Service); Cpl. Robin St. Clair and Officer Samuel Kim (Lifesaving Award); Cpl. Joseph McCann; Cpl. David Corradetti (Meritorious Service); and Neighborhood Services Officer Fred Mowell (Unsung Hero Award).

Rockville 11 takes you to the awards at youtube.com/cityofrockville. Search “2026 Public Safety Awards.”