Sergeant Michael Sharpe and the Air Support Bureau were recently commended by Federal Bureau of Investigations Special Agent Heather Watson for their assistance with a recent high profile criminal investigation. Agent Watson wrote, "Your cooperation was of immeasurable help. You can take pride in the role you played and the success achieved. My associates and I congratulate you on a job well done!"

Sheriff's Special Officer Charles Volkel of the Airport Operations Division was commended by John Wayne Airport's Deputy Airport Director Scott Hagen in the presence of Captain Dennis J. DeMaio for his efforts, which resulted in the identification and arrest of Grand Theft suspects. On May 8, 2008, Officer Volkel developed information from a confidential informant regarding the pending theft of airport property. Officer Volkel was also able to establish explicit details on how the theft was to occur. The culmination of Officer Volkel's efforts resulted in the identification, arrest and conviction of the suspects.

Deputy J. Porras of Laguna Woods Police Services and Deputy B. Gunsolley of Laguna Hills Police Services were recently commended by the Washington Mutual Bank for their assistance with an irate customer. The bank stated the deputies responded quickly, isolated the irate customer and made the other patrons feel safe to conduct their business. Both deputies remained professional and respectful even though they were verbally abused by the subject. Congratulations on a job well done!