The colors were presented by the San Diego Police Department Color Guard.

ATAC Chairperson Lieutenant Hector Paredes introduced CHP Border Division Sergeant Rich Berg who led the Pledge of Allegiance. 

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

Lieutenant Paredes 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 Paredes 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, and Ms. Tiffany Jones of the California Highway Patrol. 

Lieutenant Paredes then thanked the sponsors of this year's awards presentation, the Automobile Club of Southern California, AvisBudget Group, C & D Towing, California Highway Patrol, Enterprise Rent-A-Car Corporation, JC Towing, LoJack Corporation, the New Car Dealer’s Association of San Diego, Rancho Del Oro Towing, and the WSATI Southern Chapter.

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

Lieutenant Paredes then introduced the Mistress of Ceremonies Kimberly Hunt, News Anchor for KGTV’s 10 News team.  Ms. Hunt's excellence in Broadcast Journalism has earned her two personal Emmy Awards for Best Investigative News Story and Best Feature News Story.  She has earned other awards including a Golden Mike, for her special Postcards From Home during the Persian Gulf War, which linked local Marines with their families via videotaped messages.  Ms. Hunt gave an opening address and spoke about the changes that took place in this year's selection process.  Ms. Hunt 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. Hunt welcomed everyone to avail themselves of the brunch.

After the buffet, Kimberly Hunt then introduced CHP Border Division Public Information Officer Paula Todd who introduced the guest speaker, Crime Victim Sandy Vinge.

Kimberly Hunt then announced the recipients as Lieutenant Hector Paredes, with Sergeant Rich Berg,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 Patrick Shadoan of the San Diego Police Department, Southern Division, was honored as the Officer recovering the most stolen vehicles in the entire county, 115 vehicles, including 13 "rolling stolens," resulting in 13 arrests, with a recovery value of $690,000.00.  This is Officer Shadoan's forst ATAC Award.  Officer Shadoan has been with the San Diego Police Department 3-1/2 years and has led his division in recoveries the past two years.  Lieutenant Kurupas, San Diego Police Department, accepted the ATAC Perpetual Plaque which will remain at the department for the next year.

Officer Brandon Shipwash of the California Highway Patrol, San Diego, was honored as the Officer recovering the second most stolen vehicles in the county, 28 vehicles, including 13 "rolling stolens," resulting in 13 arrests, with a recovery value of $246,620.00.

Deputy Efrain Garcia of the San Diego Sheriff’s Department, Lemon Grove Station, was honored as the Officer recovering the third most stolen vehicles in the county. 54 vehicles, including 5 "rolling stolens," resulting in 5 arrests, with a recovery value of $280,000.00.  This is his fifth nomination for an ATAC Award. 

Officer David Speck of the San Diego Police Department, Northern Division, was honored as the Officer recovering the fourth most stolen vehicles in the county, 8 vehicles, including 3 "rolling stolens," resulting in 3 arrests, with a recovery value of $42,000.00. 

Deputy Kevin Ralph of the San Diego Sheriff's Department, San Marcos Substation, was honored as the Officer recovering the fifth most stolen vehicles in the county, 18 vehicles, including 3 "rolling stolens," resulting in 6 arrests, with a recovery value of $163,370.00.   This is his second nomination for an ATAC Award.

Deputy Marc Snelling, San Diego County Sheriff's Department, Santee Substation, was presented an Honorable Mention Award by ATAC.  He was recognized for his excellent police work that yielded an unreported stolen vehicle, three subjects in custody and most importantly, the rescue of victim Ms. Sandy Vinge. 

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.