The City of Mission Viejo said this about Deputy Brad Blakely:
Deputy Brad Blakely, a 20-year Orange County Sheriff’s veteran, has been named Mission Viejo’s 2008 Deputy of the Year.
Blakely has been assigned to the City of Mission Viejo for nearly a decade. His strong work ethic and commitment to the City has earned him the respect of his peers, supervisors and community members.
Blakely, who currently serves the City as a motor deputy, is an expert in the traffic field has worked numerous assignments during his tenure including uniformed patrol; administrative deputy; and Major Accident Reconstruction Team (MART).
Blakely is a well-rounded deputy with vast experience, which has been vital in numerous investigations and complex field situations. Recently, Blakely was asked to produce a comprehensive traffic/driving safety video for teens and new drivers in the community. With assistance from peers, Mission Viejo High School students and personnel from Mission Viejo Television, Blakely produced an outstanding video. The video will undoubtedly be instrumental in communicating the message of safe driving to young drivers in the community. Blakely is also an instructor in the “Parent Project,” a comprehensive 10-week instruction course for parents who are experiencing difficulty with their children at home.
“Brad has an outstanding attitude and will do whatever he is asked with 100 percent effort,” said Lt. Steve Bernardi, chief of Police Services. “Brad has most definitely been instrumental in making Mission Viejo one of the safest communities in the country. He is most deserving of the recognition as 2008 Deputy of the Year for the City of Mission Viejo.”