The colors were presented by the California Highway Patrol Border Division Color Guard.

ATAC Chairperson Lieutenant John Marinez introduced CHP Border Division Sergeant Dennis Frias who led the Pledge of Allegiance. 

Lieutenant Marinez then introduced Father Eric Menees who gave the invocation.

Lieutenant Marinez then explained that ATAC was a subcommittee of the Western States Auto Theft Investigators (WSATI) Association, allowing ATAC to provide donors with the benefits of a tax free organization.

Lieutenant Marinez then introduced and thanked the San Diego County Auto Theft Advisory Committee members who put together the awards presentation; Ms. Martha Jones Joseph and Ms. Geraldine Gary of the Automobile Club of Southern California; Ms. Brandi Wade, Ms. Tiffany Jones, and Sergeant Jayne Bartholome of the California Highway Patrol. 

Lieutenant Marinez then thanked the sponsors of this year's awards presentation, The New Car Dealer’s Association of San Diego, Enterprise Rent-A-Car Corporation, LoJack Corporation, Millers Towing, Spring Valley Towing, Star Towing, Drew Ford, Volkswagen and Hyundai, Ball Automotive Group, C & D Towing, and Sevels Towing.

Lieutenant Marinez then wanted to thank all the ATAC members who volunteer their time each year.

Lieutenant Marinez then introduced the Master of Ceremonies Monica Zech.  Ms. Zech gave an opening address and spoke about the changes that took place in this year's selection process.  Ms. Zech said that significant pro-active contributions by officers to reduce auto theft, combined with a higher emphasis on "rolling stolens" and significant case highlights were the elements of the criteria to be considered.  Ms. Zech welcomed everyone to avail themselves of the brunch.

After the buffet, Monica Zech then introduced the guest speaker, San Diego Police Department Assistant Chief Cheryl Meyers.

Monica Zech then announced the recipients as Lieutenant John Marinez, with Sergeant Dennis Frias, Brandi Wade, and Tiffany Jones assisting, handed out the numerous award plaques and recognition certificates to each of the recipients.

This year's recipients are (alphabetically):
 

The Top Five Honorees were:

Officer Mike Doyle of the El Cajon Police Department was honored as the Officer recovering the most stolen vehicles throughout the county, 67 vehicles, including 18 "rolling stolens," resulting in 22 arrests, with a recovery value of $330,000.00.  This is Officer Doyle's third ATAC Award.  After serving 20 years in the military, Officer Doyle started his law enforcement career and is currently with the El Cajon Police Department.  He has been with the department for 4.5 years. Captain Pat Sprecco, El Cajon Police Department, accepted the ATAC Perpetual Plaque which will remain at the department for the next year.
Officer Doyle was presented with a check for his designated charity, Disabled American Veterans, by Rick Greenwood, WSATI Southern Chapter Vice President. The check was presented to Mr. Jim Galliher of DAV.

Officer Jeff Sibayan of the California Highway Patrol, San Diego, was honored as the Officer recovering the second most stolen vehicles throughout the entire county, 59 vehicles, including 15 "rolling stolens," resulting in 15 arrests, with a recovery value of $587,262.00. 

Officer Jason Graham of the California Highway Patrol, El Cajon, was honored as the Officer recovering the third most stolen vehicles in the county, 63 vehicles, including 11 "rolling stolens," resulting in 11 arrests, with a recovery value of $350,700.00.   This is his second nomination for an ATAC award.

Officer Mike O'Deane of the La Mesa Police Department was honored as the Officer recovering the fourth most stolen vehicles in the county, 38 vehicles, including 9 "rolling stolens," resulting in 10 arrests, with a recovery value of $253,950.00.   This is Officer O’Deane’s second nomination for an ATAC award. 

Deputy Darin Smith of the San Diego Sheriff’s Department, San Marcos Substation, was honored as the Officer recovering the fifth most stolen vehicles in the county, 23 vehicles, including 7 "rolling stolens," resulting in 11 arrests, with a recovery value of $105,800.00. 

Special thanks to the following organizations for participating and sponsoring the San Diego County Auto Theft Advisory Committee (A.T.A.C.) and its Officer of the Year Program.