Abilene Native Named Police Officer of Year in Irving
By: News Release
Updated: April 19, 2012
An Abilene native was named Police Officer of the Year by a Dallas-area police department.
Abilene High and Hardin-Simmons graduate Ryan Turner was earlier selected as the Irving Police Officer of the 2nd Quarter for 2011. In a ceremony held March 31 in Irving, Turner was named Police Officer of the Year for the department.
According to a citation read at the ceremony, Turner was selected for his outstanding performance of duties in the patrol section in one of the busiest beats in the city.
"He created positive contacts with residents and business owners, while taking care of the calls for service in his area," according to the police department.
Some of the highlights of his career have included an armed robbery call at a Bank of America where Turner quickly located the suspects' vehicle. According to police reports, "A lengthy car and foot chase ensued, ending with the two suspects taken into custody. The individuals were suspected in 15 previous takeover-style bank robberies in the Metroplex."
Turner was also responsible for the arrest of three people for the manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance after receiving a tip from a citizen of possible narcotic activity at an apartment complex.
He also is credited for quickly recognizing a vehicle suspected in a homicide. Turner stopped the vehicle and took the driver, who was covered in blood, into custody, according to the citation.
Irving police lieutenant Dennis Norton says, "Officer Turner doesn't have a lot of down time because he is consistently working his beat from all different aspects. He has a thorough knowledge of his assigned area and is familiar with the criminal element; making attempts to target known offenders during his shift. He has the ability to be observant and knows what action to take when called upon to do so. He wants to be a part of and has taken ownership of our shift's Crime Reduction Initiative program, volunteering on a regular basis."
Ryan's parents are Keith and Eduwem Turner, of Abilene, and Margaret and Joe Boren of Cedar Park, Texas. He is married to Jessica Turner, who holds a 2008 B.S. in criminal justice from HSU. They have a new-born daughter, Addyson.
His grandparents are Jack and Nelva Turner of Abilene and Dr. and Mrs. Robert Sledge of Abilene. Jack Turner is a well-known Abilene and Taylor County figure who has served in many public roles including Taylor County commissioner. Sledge is Distinguished Professor of History Emeritus at McMurry University. Ryan is a 2003 graduate of Abilene High School.
Abilene High and Hardin-Simmons graduate Ryan Turner was earlier selected as the Irving Police Officer of the 2nd Quarter for 2011. In a ceremony held March 31 in Irving, Turner was named Police Officer of the Year for the department.
According to a citation read at the ceremony, Turner was selected for his outstanding performance of duties in the patrol section in one of the busiest beats in the city.
"He created positive contacts with residents and business owners, while taking care of the calls for service in his area," according to the police department.
Some of the highlights of his career have included an armed robbery call at a Bank of America where Turner quickly located the suspects' vehicle. According to police reports, "A lengthy car and foot chase ensued, ending with the two suspects taken into custody. The individuals were suspected in 15 previous takeover-style bank robberies in the Metroplex."
Turner was also responsible for the arrest of three people for the manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance after receiving a tip from a citizen of possible narcotic activity at an apartment complex.
He also is credited for quickly recognizing a vehicle suspected in a homicide. Turner stopped the vehicle and took the driver, who was covered in blood, into custody, according to the citation.
Irving police lieutenant Dennis Norton says, "Officer Turner doesn't have a lot of down time because he is consistently working his beat from all different aspects. He has a thorough knowledge of his assigned area and is familiar with the criminal element; making attempts to target known offenders during his shift. He has the ability to be observant and knows what action to take when called upon to do so. He wants to be a part of and has taken ownership of our shift's Crime Reduction Initiative program, volunteering on a regular basis."
Ryan's parents are Keith and Eduwem Turner, of Abilene, and Margaret and Joe Boren of Cedar Park, Texas. He is married to Jessica Turner, who holds a 2008 B.S. in criminal justice from HSU. They have a new-born daughter, Addyson.
His grandparents are Jack and Nelva Turner of Abilene and Dr. and Mrs. Robert Sledge of Abilene. Jack Turner is a well-known Abilene and Taylor County figure who has served in many public roles including Taylor County commissioner. Sledge is Distinguished Professor of History Emeritus at McMurry University. Ryan is a 2003 graduate of Abilene High School.
